Rothley Castle

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]

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Rothley Castle
Northumberland, England, UK
Location
Rothley Castle Location in Northumberland
Coordinates	55°11′35″N 1°55′55″W / 55.193°N 1.932°W / 55.193; -1.932
Grid reference	NZ044887
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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.^[3]

1. ^ "Rothley Castle, Rothley". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
2. ^ "A monument that's really an ornament". The Journal. 22 May 2006. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
3. ^ "ROTHLEY CASTLE, Rothley - 1371065 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 14 April 2025.

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