Cresswell Castle
Cresswell, EnglandEngland
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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