Bastle: Black Middens

No. 8 of 1,689 in Northumberland, No. 8 for history. History, 9.3 km from Bellingham.

Bastle: Black Middens
Photo: Steve M, CC BY-SA 2.0

A Grade II* listed bastle, a fortified farmhouse, at Black Middens.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Heritage
Grade II* listedHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-31
Website
english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/black-middens-bastle-houseOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-31
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.75 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
FlittingfordStay, 10 km from BellinghamHikes and fells
RoughsideStay, 9.3 km from Bellingham, just outside the parkHikes and fells
Boe RiggStay, 3.5 km from BellinghamCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Pheasant Inn12 km from BellinghamFood and pubs
Holly Bush Inn5.8 km from BellinghamFood and pubs
Falstone Tea Room12 km from BellinghamFood and pubs
The Blackcock Inn at Falstone12 km from BellinghamFood and pubs

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