The Gatehouse, Ravensworth Castle
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The Gatehouse, Ravensworth Castle
Image: © Matthew Hatton Taken: 27 May 2012
Built in the late C14th, this was a tower gatehouse, it was entered from the east by a small doorway with a shouldered lintel. Fireplaces survive on the first and second floors. There are 2 gunports, probably of 15th century date.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.464569
Longitude
-1.782131