Dally Castle (earthwork)

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This was one of the earliest hall houses to be constructed in Northumberland in the 13th century. The stone motte and bailey fortress was built on a natural rising. The remnants of stone indicate a grand defensive structure. It underwent a conversion to a towerhouse in the 14th century.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dally_Castle
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Coordinates:   55°9'11"N   2°21'17"W
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