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Cartington Castle is a ruinous, partly restored mediæval English castle in Northumberland. Its first recorded owner was Ralph Fitzmain who held it in 1154. In the late 14th century a pele tower was built and this was extended to include a great hall by John Cartington in 1442. In November 1515, Margaret, Queen of Scots, stayed here on her flight from Scotland to London. Ten years later Lord Dacre stationed his troops here on a march north to join the Earl of Surrey. In 1648, during the Civil War, Sir Edward Widdrington raised 2,000 foot Royalist soldiers and 200 horses and withheld a Parliamentary siege for over two hours. Despite some demolition, the castle continued to be occupied until finally abandoned in the 1860s. In 1887 Lord Armstrong partially restored the castle in order to prevent its complete disintegration. It is within the council area of Northumberland.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1042073.

Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Northumberland
Lat, Long: 55.334831,-1.9403689
Grid Reference: NU 0388 0453
Civil Parish: Thropton CP
Council Area: Northumberland CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA

GBPN ID: 300531
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Cartington_Castle,_Northumberland_300531

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