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Willimoteswick, Northumberland

Willimoteswick Castle is a fortified fifteenth or sixteenth century manor house in Northumberland. Bishop Ridley, who was burned at the stake by Queen “bloody” Mary in 1555 (along with his friend Thomas Latimer), was born there. The remains are from the 12th century and was largely rebuilt about 1900. It is within the council area of Northumberland.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1006516.

Place Type: Mediæval Monument
Historic County: Northumberland
Lat, Long: 54.966796,-2.3600739
Grid Reference: NY 7704 6363
Civil Parish: Bardon Mill CP
Council Area: Northumberland CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA

GBPN ID: 305597
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Willimoteswick,_Northumberland_305597

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