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Langley Castle is a restored mediæval tower house in Northumberland. Built in 1350 by Sir Thomas de Lucy, the castle has retained its architectural integrity and is regarded as one of the few mediæval fortified Castle Hotels in England. It was attacked and severely damaged in 1405 by the forces of Henry IV. During the 17th century the Langley estates became the property of the Earls of Derwentwater; Viscounts Langley. James, the third Earl and Charles his brother, took part in the Jacobite risings of 1715. They were subsequently executed at the Tower of London and a cross stands by the road from the Castle to Haydon Bridge commemorating their loyalty to the King of Scotland. It remained as a ruin until it was bought and restored over the years by the Bates family from 1882. It was used as a barracks in the Second World War and after the war as a girls school. In 1986 it was converted it into a hotel and is set in a 12-acre woodland estate. It is within the council area of Northumberland.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1154672.

Place Type: Tower House
Historic County: Northumberland
Lat, Long: 54.95662,-2.2595598
Grid Reference: NY 8347 6247
Civil Parish: Haydon CP
Council Area: Northumberland CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA

GBPN ID: 302837
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Langley_Castle,_Northumberland_302837

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