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Elsdon Tower
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Alternately described as a castle, manor, or vicar's pele, Elsdon Tower is a 14th or 15th fortified house, probably built for the vicar of Elsdon. It stands on a small mound, or knoll, overlooking the village green. It was originally four stories in height, but was altered into 3 stories in the 17th century. The tower is in private hands, with only limited public access.
There was a tower in Elsdon as early as the 14th century, though that early structure may have been heavily remodeled in the 16th century. The parapet is carved with the arms of powerful local families, including the Umfravilles, Percy's, Howards, and Lucy's. Also in Elsdon is Elsdon Castle, a motte and bailey fortification dating to the 11th century.
Elsdon,
Northumberland,
England
About Elsdon Tower
Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: In the village of Elsdon, on the B6341 about 3 miles east of Otterburn
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Nearest Accommodation to Elsdon Tower
Nearest Self Catering Cottages |
Middles Cottage -
4.5
miles from Elsdon Tower
Hexham, Northumberland
Sleeps: 3
Stay from: £250 |
Townhead House -
6.9
miles from Elsdon Tower
Rothbury, Northumberland
Sleeps: 7
Stay from: £325 |
Coquet Cottage, nr Rothbury -
7.7
miles from Elsdon Tower
Rothbury, Northumberland
Sleeps: 6
Stay from: £250 |
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Nearest Tourist
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Otterburn
Tourist Information Centre
Otterburn Mill
Otterburn
Northumberland
England
NE19 1JT
Tel: 01830 520 093
Fax: 01830 520 032
Email: tic@otterburnmill.co.uk
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