More information : NY9070 Whilst making an itinerary of Hadrian's Wall through Northumberland, Camden says that there "are to be seen remains of a considerable castle at "Wallwick". (1)
Supposed tower at Walwick (quoting (1)) (2)
Walwick consists of Walwick Hall, a modern residence, a farm and outbuildings and a group of cottages situated on the SE slopes of a hill. No trace of a Castle or Tower could be found and local residents have no knowledge of one. (3)
Walwick Manor was granted to Richard Comyn by King David I of Scotland between 1139-52. They may have allowed Hexham Priory to use the site as a grange. A tower was built in or just before 1505 by either William Errington or his landlord. A manor house was attached to it in the early 17th century, and was well-maintained until 1737, when the buildings were replaced by the present 3-storey, 5-bay structure which survives. This was built on the site of the tower and incorporates a lttle of the tower masonry, the extra thick walls indicating its site. The tower's fish ponds can still be seen in a nearby field. (Site identified as being at Walwick Grange, NY96NW45). (4) |