Rothley Castle

Rothley Castle
Rothley Castle Rothley Castle shown within Northumberland
OS grid reference	NZ044887
Coordinates	55°11′35″N 1°55′55″W / 55.193°N 1.932°W
List of places UK England Northumberland

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

1. "Rothley Castle, Rothley". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 2015-07-23.
2. "A monument that's really an ornament". The Journal. 2006-05-22. Retrieved 2015-07-23.