Motte and bailey castle on Money Hill

No. 174 of 1,689 in Northumberland, No. 110 for history. History, 10.3 km from Bellingham, just outside Northumberland National Park.

The earthwork remains of a motte and bailey castle on Money Hill, 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
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.61 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Chesters StablesGrade II* listed, 15 km from Bellingham, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Greencarts CampsiteStay, 13 km from BellinghamCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Simonburn tea room10 km from Bellingham, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Riverside Kitchen15 km from Bellingham, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Barrasford Arms13 km from Bellingham, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Crown Inn14 km from Bellingham, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Chesters Roman Fort MuseumGrade II* listed, 15 km from Bellingham, just outside the parkHistory and heritage

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