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| Location | Northumberland, England, UK |
| Coordinates | 55°11′35″N 1°55′55″W / 55.193°N 1.932°WCoordinates: 55°11′35″N 1°55′55″W / 55.193°N 1.932°W |
Rothley Castle is an 18th-century gothic folly built to resemble a medieval castle, situated at Rothley, Northumberland. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
It was designed in 1755 by architect Daniel Garrett for Sir Walter Blackett, owner of Wallington Hall, from where it is visible on the skyline.[2] A genuine medieval tower, known as Rothley Tower (which stood nearby), was demolished, probably early in the 19th century.
A similar gothic folly, also part of the Wallington estate, is Codger Fort, on crags about a mile north of Rothley Castle. It is in the form of a triangular gun battery, and was designed by Thomas Wright of Durham.
Both Wallington and Rothley Castle are in the ownership of the National Trust.
Rothley Castle
References[]
- ↑ "Rothley Castle, Rothley". http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-236313-rothley-castle-rothley-. Retrieved 2015-07-23.
- ↑ "A monument that's really an ornament". The Journal. 2006-05-22. http://www.thejournal.co.uk/news/north-east-news/monument-thats-really-ornament-4574366. Retrieved 2015-07-23.
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