Cresswell Castle

Cresswell, England
England

Remains of an English castle

Key Information

Construction

15th century

Castle Type

Pele tower

Current Status

Ruin

Historical Overview

Cresswell Pele Tower is in the village of Cresswell, situated overlooking the coast approximately 4 miles (6 km) to the north of Ashington, Northumberland, England. The tower is a Grade II* listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. It was removed from Historic England's Heritage at Risk register after an extensive renovation completed in 2021, which included the addition of a brand-new wooden-framed roof.

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