Friday, January 8, 2010

Belsay in Northumberland

Belsay village in Northumberland is situated on the A696 to the north west of Ponteland.
Belsay castle is a 14th century medieval castle which is both a scheduled ancient monument and a grade 1 listed building.When Belsay Hall was built the Castle was no longer used for accommodation and it is now administered by English Heritage.
Belsay Hall is a 19th century country mansion and also a grade 1 listed building.It was built by Sir Charles Monck.

Belsay Hall




and Belsay Castle

Useful links

Wikipedia for Belsay
and same for the Hall and the Castle



Northumbria byways have

Lake cottage...part of the Belsay estate
as well as South Hall cottage

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