Cresswell Castle

Cresswell, Northumberland
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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