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Belsay Castle, Northumberland

Belsay Castle is a 14th-century mediæval castle in Northumberland. The Middleton family has lived at Belsay almost continuously since the 13th century. They are first recorded there in 1270, when Sir Richard de Middleton, Lord Chancellor to King Henry III, owned the estate. It was abandoned as a residence by the family in the early 19th century. It is within the council area of Northumberland.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1042837.

Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Northumberland
Lat, Long: 55.101332,-1.8687194
Grid Reference: NZ 0847 7855
Civil Parish: Belsay CP
Council Area: Northumberland CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA

GBPN ID: 299856
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Belsay_Castle,_Northumberland_299856

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