Gatehouse South bastle

No. 447 of 1,689 in Northumberland, No. 335 for history. History, 7.5 km from Bellingham.

A bastle, a type of fortified farmhouse, protected as a scheduled monument.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, 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 0.57 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Demesne Farm Campsite & Granary CottageStay, in Bellingham, just outside the parkCamping
Bellingham Camping & Caravaning Club SiteStay, in BellinghamCamping
FlittingfordStay, 10 km from BellinghamHikes and fells
RoughsideStay, 9.3 km from Bellingham, just outside the parkHikes and fells

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
Fountain Cottage Tea Roomsin Bellingham, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Rocky Roadin Bellingham, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Bellingham Heritage Centrein Bellingham, just outside the parkHistory and heritage

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