Unthank Hall, nr Plenmeller

Unthank is located on the south banks of the River South Tyne, south-west of Haltwhistle. Unthank is the site of a deserted medieval village[1] and the hall here was a seat of the Ridley family in the 16th century. Unthank Park was the extensive parklands around the hall, with two lodges at the entrances[2]. By the 19th century, much of the estate had been divided into three farms; West Unthank, South Unthank, and East Unthank - they are spread along Unthank Road which runs east from Plenmellor. Today Unthank is part of the civil parish of Plenmeller with Whitfield.

Unthank Hall has 16th century origins, with a 4ft thick section of wall thought to indicate an earlier bastle / pele. However, the building was remodelled and extended in 1815 and 1865 by John Dobson. It was further altered in 1900 and reduced in size in 1965. Unthank Hall is Grade II listed building on the National Heritage List for England. The gate/gate piers, kitchen-wing to the hall, and northern terrace walls are seperately Grade II listed.

Not to be confused with Unthank Hall at Unthank near Stanhope, County Durham!