Thirlwall Castle is a Grade I listed building in the Northumberland National Park local planning authority area, England. First listed on 24 November 1967. Castle.

Thirlwall Castle

WRENN ID: silent-tracery-crimson
Grade: I
Local Planning Authority: Northumberland National Park
Country: England
Date first listed: 24 November 1967
Type: Castle
Source: Historic England listing

Description

THIRLWALL B 6318 NY 66 NE (East side, off) Thirlwall 11/36 Thirlwall Castle 24/11/67 I

Castle ruins. Probably mid C14. Masonry largely re-used from nearby Hadrian's wall: dressed stone facing to rubble core. Rectangular plan with slightly- projecting north-east tower. 2.5 to 3.0-metre thick walls standing to 2 and 3 storeys on north and west; east wall of similar height has partly collapsed at south; south wall has almost entirely collapsed. Fragments of chamfered plinth. North-east tower and corners have huge squared quoins. Scattered loops in flush surrounds with squared alternating jambs. No remains of vaulting. In dangerous condition at time of survey. Scheduled Ancient Monument.

Listing NGR: NY6593966154

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