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Codger Fort, Rothley


Codger Fort is a folly near Rothley in Northumberland, built in c.1770 by Thomas Wright for Sir Walter Blackett, as part of the Wallington estate. The fort stands on cliffs, once thought to be a defencive position against possible Jacobite invasion in c.1746 - however, this was later cast into doubt.[1] Codger Fort is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England.

Rothley Wallington Historic Buildings and Monuments in Rothley with Hollinghill Civil Parish Walter Blackett (1707 - 1777) Lemmington Branch 1770 Castles
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CODGER FORT - List Entry
- "Folly c.1770 by Thomas Wright for Sir Walter Blackett. Large blocks of roughly- dressed stone. A triangular bastion c.30 yards long with a square-plan projection at the apex. The wall …
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Walter Blackett (1707 - 1777)
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- Overview About Sir Walter Calverley-Blackett Sir Walter Calverley-Blackett was an aristocrat and politician who was a Member of Pariament for Newcastle, and 5 times Mayor of Newcastle. Nicknamed "King of …
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- Overview About Wallington Map Street View   Wallington is a country house and gardens located about 12 miles (19 km) west of Morpeth, Northumberland, England, near the village of Cambo. It …
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Geo / Heritage Meta Data

List number: 1371062
List grade: 2
Keys to the Past HER: N10802
County: Northumberland
Grid ref: NZ0445690113

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