Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Ford Castle Flagpole Tower and Forecourt Wall Attached to North
Ford Castle Flagpole Tower and Forecourt Wall Attached to North — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ford Castle Flagpole Tower and Forecourt Wall Attached to North is a Grade I listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1154034). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details FORD FORD CASTLE NT 9437 17/88 Flagpole Tower and forecourt wall attached to north GV I Tower, formerly the south-west corner tower of the quadrilateral castle but now detached. Linked to the present house (q.v. Ford Castle) by a stretch of forecourt wall c.30 yards long. C14 (licence to crenellate 1338). The lower parts of the forecourt wall are curtain walling from the castle, the parapet is of 1791 by Nisbet. Tower restored and top floor renewed 1862. Squared stone; Welsh slate roof. Square tower 5 storeys plus basement. East side has two C18 doors with 4-centred arches and hoodmoulds. Blocked lancet on 1st floor. Chamfered offset above 1st floor. On 2nd floor a blocked C18 window and a C19 2-light mullioned window. North side has C19 stone steps to possibly original lst- floor doorway with pointed arch and continuous chamfer. Platform at top of steps supported on 2 large triple-set corbels. Elsewhere C19 2-light windows. Stone water spouts. Interior: basement has pointed tunnel vault with 5 square-section transverse ribs. Country Life: Vol. 89 (1941). AM 369. Listing NGR: NT9441437493 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 238055 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ford Castle Flagpole Tower and Forecourt Wall Attached to North is a Grade I listed memorial located in Ford, central Scotland. Its designation reflects significant architectural or historical interest, marking it as an important structure in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6310, -2.0903
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Ford
- Postcode
- TD15 2PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Official site
- www.ford-and-etal.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527577 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ford Castle Flagpole Tower and Forecourt Wall Attached to North?
- Ford Castle Flagpole Tower and Forecourt Wall Attached to North is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD15 2PX), in the parish of Ford.
- Is Ford Castle Flagpole Tower and Forecourt Wall Attached to North a listed building?
- Ford Castle Flagpole Tower and Forecourt Wall Attached to North is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Ford Castle Flagpole Tower and Forecourt Wall Attached to North free to visit?
- Yes, Ford Castle Flagpole Tower and Forecourt Wall Attached to North is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ford Castle Flagpole Tower and Forecourt Wall Attached to North?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD15 2PX. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.