Historic Buildings in Northumberland

Berwick Barracks was built in 1717 to a design by architect Nicholas Hawksmoor, making it one of the first purpose-built military barracks in Britain. Construction took place between 1719 and 1721 and produced a barracks large enough to house 600 men with 36 officers.
The Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England, TD15 1DF

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Heritage Highlight: Among the first military barracks in Britain

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Black Middens is a ruined 16th-century fortified farmhouse, of the type known locally as a 'bastle'. Such bastles were common in the Northumberland region in the long centuries of border raids and turmoil between the English and the Scots in this area. Bastles were most common in the 16th century.
Greenhaugh, Northumberland, England, NE48 1NE

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Cherryburn is a small stone cottage and farmhouse near the River Tyne, the birthplace of naturalist, artist, and engraver Thomas Bewick (1753–1828). Bewick was inspired by the landscape near his home and grew to become Northumberland's best-known artist.
Station Bank, Mickley, Stocksfield, Northumberland, England, NE43 7DD

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This iconic seven-arched bridge across the River Tyne dates to 1674 and incorporates an earlier bridge begun around 1235 - and possibly rests on Roman foundations. It is the oldest bridge on the Tyne and the sole bridge to survive the devastating floods of 1771.
B6321, Corbridge, Northumberland, England

Attraction Type: Historic Property - Bridge
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Heritage Highlight: The oldest bridge on the River Tyne

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Alternately described as a castle, manor, or vicar's pele, Elsdon Tower is a 14th or 15th-century fortified house, probably built for the vicar of nearby Elsdon church. It stands on a small mound, or knoll, overlooking the village green. It was originally four storeys in height but was altered into three storeys in the 17th century.
Elsdon, Northumberland, England

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Railroad pioneer George Stephenson was born in this simple whitewashed miner's cottage in 1781. The cottage has been refurbished to appear as it would have in that year, with the entire family living in one room.
Wylam, Northumberland, England, NE41 8BP

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A picturesque historic mill stands beside the River Till at Heatherslaw. There has been a mill here since the 13th century but the present building dates to the 18th century and has been restored to working order. See the milling machinery in operation and buy freshly-milled grain in the shop.
Ford Forge, Ford, Northumberland, England, TD12 4TJ

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Kirkharle is the 1716 birthplace of landscape architect Capability Brown. What was once a farm courtyard has been converted to house the workshops and outlets of a variety of craftsmen. An exhibition on Brown's life and work is housed among the buildings, and nearby is a serpentine lake newly constructed according to plans drawn up by Brown.
Kirkharle Courtyard, Kirkwhelpington, Northumberland, England, NE19 2PE

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Heritage Highlight: Birthplace of Capability Brown

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The 19th-century former village school in Ford is decorated with a superb series of Victorian murals painted by Louisa, Lady Waterford from 1860-1882. Lady Waterford was closely involved with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and modelled for several leading Pre-Raphelite artists but her legacy is as an artist in her own right. The murals depict Biblical scenes and were modelled by Lady Waterford's tenants, local villagers and their children.
Ford Village, Ford, Northumberland, England, TD15 2QG

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Heritage Highlight: Superb Victorian murals

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Preston Tower is a beautifully complete late 14th-century pele tower and a wonderful example of medieval construction. The Tower presents a vivid reminder of what life was like for those who dwelt in the battleground that was the border with Scotland.
Chathill, Northumberland, England, NE67 5DH

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Heritage Highlight: Outstanding example of medieval architecture

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