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Rothley Castle


Rothley Castle is a folly on the Wallington Estate, built to resemble a medieval castle, located near Rothley in Northumberland. The castle was designed in c.1755 by Daniel Garrett for Sir Walter Blackett, owner of Wallington. Rothley Castle is Grade II* listed on the National Heritage List for England.

Rothley Castle is an 18th-century gothic folly built to resemble a medieval castle, situated at Rothley, Northumberland. It is Grade II* listed on the National Heritage List for England.

It was designed in 1755 by architect Daniel Garrett for Sir Walter Blackett, owner of Wallington Hall, from where it is visible on the skyline. A genuine medieval tower, known as Rothley Tower (which stood nearby), was demolished, probably early in the 19th century.

A similar gothic folly, also part of the Wallington estate, is Codger Fort, on crags about a mile north of Rothley Castle. It is in the form of a triangular gun battery, and was designed by Thomas Wright of Durham.

Both Wallington and Rothley Castle are in the ownership of the National Trust.

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ROTHLEY CASTLE - List Entry
- "Folly. c.1755 by Daniel Garrett for Sir Walter Blackett. Random rubble. Gothick style. Canted screen wall stretching c.60 yards along top of hill with square end towers and larger square …
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List number: 1371065
List grade: 2*
Post code: NE61 4JU
County: Northumberland
Grid ref: NZ0437588743
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