Haggerston Castle (Ancroft)
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Description
"A castle at Haggerston was mentioned in a written record in 1311. Later, it was said to have been almost completely destroyed by fire in 1618. However, a print of 1772 shows a square tower with four floors and modernised windows. In 1805, it was pulled down, and the western wing of the present house was built on the foundations. A list compiled in 1715 mentioned a ruined chapel adjoining the house...." -
Owner
Keys to the Past (Durham & Northumbria County Councils) -
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License
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Further information
Link: http://www.keystothepast.info/article/10339/Site-Details?PRN=N4030
Resource type: Text/Website
Added by: Pat Thomson
Last modified: 5 years ago
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