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Cartington Castle

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A partially restored castle on the banks of the River Coquet two miles from the market town of Rothbury. It is not known exactly when the castle was constructed, but the first record of an owner of Cartington Castle comes from 1154. To this early castle a pele tower was added in the 14th century. In 1422 John Cartington was granted a license to crenellate. It was probably this same John Cartington who extended the buildings to include a great hall and courtyard. The castle is on private land, but is visible from surrounding properties.

The castle was held by royalist troops in the Civil War, and as a result it was besieged by Parliament in 1648. The castle defenders held out only briefly, and the castle was then slighted by Parliament to make it unusable for defence. The castle was restored by Lord Armstrong in 1867.
Cartington, Northumberland, England

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Attraction Type: Castle
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OS NU039045
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Nearest Towns and Villages Rothbury - 2 miles away Whittingham - 4 miles away Edlingham - 5.2 miles away Ingram - 6.9 miles away Eglingham - 9.3 miles away Shilbottle - 10.2 miles away Alnwick - 12 miles away Otterburn - 12.2 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

The Coach House - 1.2 miles from Cartington Castle Thropton, Northumberland Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £325

Birsley Cottage - 6.2 miles from Cartington Castle Overthwarts, Northumberland Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £350

Townhead House - 6.5 miles from Cartington Castle Rothbury, Northumberland Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £325

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Nearest Hotels

The Haven - 1.9 miles from Cartington Castle Rothbury, Northumberland Stay from: £37.50

The Orchard House - 2 miles from Cartington Castle Rothbury, Northumberland Stay from: £79.00

Queens Head Hotel - 2 miles from Cartington Castle Rothbury, Northumberland Stay from: £105.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Farm Cottage Guest House - 1.6 miles from Cartington Castle Rothbury, Northumberland From: £76.00

The Orchard House - 1.7 miles from Cartington Castle Rothbury, Northumberland From: £125.00

Farm Cottage Guest house - 1.8 miles from Cartington Castle Rothbury, Northumberland From: £70.00

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Rothbury
Northumberland National Park Centre
Church House
Church Street
Rothbury
Northumberland
England
NE65 7UP
Tel: 01669 620887
Fax: 01669 620887
Email: tic.rothbury@nnpa.org.uk
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