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==Post medieval== |
==Post medieval== |
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[[File:Featherstone Castle by William Miller.jpg|thumb|right|Featherstone Castle by [[William Miller (engraver)|William Miller]]]] |
[[File:Featherstone Castle by William Miller.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.25|Featherstone Castle by [[William Miller (engraver)|William Miller]]]] |
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In the 17th century the property was acquired by Sir William Howard (father of the 1st [[Earl of Carlisle]]) and was remodelled and substantially enlarged. |
In the 17th century the property was acquired by Sir William Howard (father of the 1st [[Earl of Carlisle]]) and was remodelled and substantially enlarged. |
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The house was repurchased from the Earl of Carlisle in 1711 by Matthew Featherstonehaugh (1662–1762). A survey of 1715 disclosed 'an ancient and well-built structure'. The family remained in occupation until [[Sir Matthew Fetherstonhaugh, 1st Baronet|Sir Matthew Fetherstonhaugh]] sold the property to [[James Wallace (British politician)|James Wallace]] about 1789. His son [[Thomas Wallace, 1st Baron Wallace|Thomas Wallace]] carried out further alterations between 1812 and 1830.<ref>https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1370307?section=official-list-entry</ref> Lord Wallace bequeathed the estate to his nephew Colonel [[James Hope (1807–1854)|James Hope]] (1807–1854), (son of the [[Marquess of Linlithgow|Earl of Hopetoun]]), who changed his name to Hope-Wallace. |
The house was repurchased from the Earl of Carlisle in 1711 by Matthew Featherstonehaugh (1662–1762). A survey of 1715 disclosed 'an ancient and well-built structure'. The family remained in occupation until [[Sir Matthew Fetherstonhaugh, 1st Baronet|Sir Matthew Fetherstonhaugh]] sold the property to [[James Wallace (British politician)|James Wallace]] about 1789. His son [[Thomas Wallace, 1st Baron Wallace|Thomas Wallace]] carried out further alterations between 1812 and 1830.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1370307?section=official-list-entry | title=FEATHERSTONE CASTLE, Featherstone - 1370307 | Historic England }}</ref> Lord Wallace bequeathed the estate to his nephew Colonel [[James Hope (1807–1854)|James Hope]] (1807–1854), (son of the [[Marquess of Linlithgow|Earl of Hopetoun]]), who changed his name to Hope-Wallace. |
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The various alterations to the structure have resulted in a large [[Crenellation|castellated]] and complex [[English country house|country house]], rectangular in form with a central courtyard and towers at each angle. |
The various alterations to the structure have resulted in a large [[Crenellation|castellated]] and complex [[English country house|country house]], rectangular in form with a central courtyard and towers at each angle. |
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[[File:Remains of the Camp 18 POW camp in Featherstone Park, Northumberland, England.jpg|thumb|left| |
[[File:Remains of the Camp 18 POW camp in Featherstone Park, Northumberland, England.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|left|Brick remains of the Camp 18 POW camp in Featherstone Park, March 2015.]] |
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In 1825, farmers working on the lands at Wydon Eals near Featherstone Castle discovered what was thought at first to be a buried oak tree trunk. However, when they proceeded to cut it with an axe, it was revealed to be an oaken coffin containing human remains. These bones steadily turned into dust when they were exposed to the atmosphere. The remains of four other wooden coffins were discovered in the same area.<ref>{{cite journal |last=Snagge |first=Thomas William |date=January 1873 |title=II.—Some Account of Ancient Oaken Coffins discovered on the lands adjoining Featherstone Castle, near Haltwhistle, Northumberland |url=https:// |
In 1825, farmers working on the lands at Wydon Eals near Featherstone Castle discovered what was thought at first to be a buried oak tree trunk. However, when they proceeded to cut it with an axe, it was revealed to be an oaken coffin containing human remains. These bones steadily turned into dust when they were exposed to the atmosphere. The remains of four other wooden coffins were discovered in the same area.<ref>{{cite journal |last=Snagge |first=Thomas William |date=January 1873 |title=II.—Some Account of Ancient Oaken Coffins discovered on the lands adjoining Featherstone Castle, near Haltwhistle, Northumberland |url=https://zenodo.org/record/2012365 |journal=Archaeologia |volume=44 |issue=1 |pages=8–16 |doi=10.1017/S0261340900006597 }}</ref> These [[Treetrunk coffin|log-coffins]] have been stated to belong to the Early Medieval period, and similar examples have been found in the north and east of England.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Melton |first1=Nigel D. |last2=Montgomery |first2=Janet |last3=Roberts |first3=Benjamin W. |last4=Cook |first4=Gordon |last5=Harris |first5=Susanna |year=2016 |title=On the curious date of the Rylstone log-coffin burial|url=https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/preview/1418342/18316.pdf |journal=Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society |volume=82 |pages=383–392 |language=en |publisher= Cambridge University Press|doi=10.1017/ppr.2016.5 |s2cid=51773095 }}</ref> |
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During [[World War II]], bordering the South Tyne river and stretching across a mile of Featherstone Park, there was [[List of World War II prisoner-of-war camps in the United Kingdom|''Camp 18'']], a [[Prisoner-of-war camp|POW camp]] that housed 7000 German Officers after 1945.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pegasusarchive.org/pow/cB_FeatherstonePk.htm |title=Featherstone Park |author=Mark Hicking }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/allen-banks-and-staward-gorge/trails/featherstone-castle-and-lambley-viaduct-walk |title=Featherstone Castle and Lambley Viaduct walk |website=National Trust }}</ref> Some of the remains of the camp are still visible on the grounds of Featherstone Castle. The camp closed its doors on 15 May 1948.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ainsliehepburn.eu/#/my-blog/4584699351/the-end-of-Featherstone-Park-PoW-camp/10756346 |title=The end of Featherstone Park PoW camp |author=Ainslie Hepburn |date=6 June 2016 }}</ref> The remaining German officers were sent by bus to [[Haltwhistle]], from where they took the train to other clearing camps in Britain, and then they went to Germany. In 1950 the contents of the camp were sold. A memorial plaque was erected at the former entrance to the camp in 1982.<ref>https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/78285</ref> |
During [[World War II]], bordering the South Tyne river and stretching across a mile of Featherstone Park, there was [[List of World War II prisoner-of-war camps in the United Kingdom|''Camp 18'']], a [[Prisoner-of-war camp|POW camp]] that housed 7000 German Officers after 1945.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pegasusarchive.org/pow/cB_FeatherstonePk.htm |title=Featherstone Park |author=Mark Hicking }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/allen-banks-and-staward-gorge/trails/featherstone-castle-and-lambley-viaduct-walk |title=Featherstone Castle and Lambley Viaduct walk |website=National Trust }}</ref> Some of the remains of the camp are still visible on the grounds of Featherstone Castle. The camp closed its doors on 15 May 1948.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ainsliehepburn.eu/#/my-blog/4584699351/the-end-of-Featherstone-Park-PoW-camp/10756346 |title=The end of Featherstone Park PoW camp |author=Ainslie Hepburn |date=6 June 2016 }}</ref> The remaining German officers were sent by bus to [[Haltwhistle]], from where they took the train to other clearing camps in Britain, and then they went to Germany. In 1950 the contents of the camp were sold. A memorial plaque was erected at the former entrance to the camp in 1982.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/78285 | title=Featherstone Castle Prisoner of War Camp (Camp 18) }}</ref> |
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==Modern usage== |
==Modern usage== |
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[[File:Featherstone Castle (side).jpg|thumb|right|Featherstone Castle in October 2016.]] |
[[File:Featherstone Castle (side).jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.7|Featherstone Castle in October 2016.]] |
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The property was sold in 1950 and became a boys' [[Preparatory school (United Kingdom)|preparatory school]], known as [[Hillbrow School]], named after the house where it had originally been established near [[Rugby School]] in the Midlands. Hillbrow by then was settled at Overslade House, which had been damaged by a landmine in 1940. In 1961 the school moved to new premises at [[Ridley Hall, Northumberland]], and Featherstone Castle was converted to a residential conference and activity centre for young people and students. |
The property was sold in 1950 and became a boys' [[Preparatory school (United Kingdom)|preparatory school]], known as [[Hillbrow School]], named after the house where it had originally been established near [[Rugby School]] in the Midlands. Hillbrow by then was settled at Overslade House, which had been damaged by a landmine in 1940. In 1961 the school moved to new premises at [[Ridley Hall, Northumberland]], and Featherstone Castle was converted to a residential conference and activity centre for young people and students. |
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The castle has hosted local paranormal events such as ghost tours and ghost vigils. |
The castle has hosted local paranormal events such as ghost tours and ghost vigils. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 03:11, 19 December 2024
| Featherstone Castle | |
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| Northumberland, England | |
.jpg) Featherstone Castle, 2016 | |
  Featherstone Castle Location in Northumberland | |
| Coordinates | 54°56′35″N 2°30′36″W / 54.943°N 2.510°W |
| Grid reference | NY674610 |
Featherstone Castle, a Grade I listed building, is a large Gothic style country mansion situated on the bank of the River South Tyne about 3 miles (5 km) southwest of the town of Haltwhistle in Northumberland, England.
Medieval origins
[edit]In the 11th century the manor house on this site belonged to the Featherstonehaugh family. It has played an important role in the battles between the English and the Scots. The building was possibly a 13th-century hall house,[1] and a square three-storey pele tower was added in 1330 by Thomas de Featherstonehaugh. A survey from the year 1541 reported the property to be a tower in good repair, occupied by Thomas Featherstonehaugh.
The earliest recorded history of this area derives from the Roman occupation period; in 122 AD, the Romans erected Hadrian's Wall, the course of which lies about 5 kilometres to the north of Featherstone Castle.
Post medieval
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In the 17th century the property was acquired by Sir William Howard (father of the 1st Earl of Carlisle) and was remodelled and substantially enlarged.
The house was repurchased from the Earl of Carlisle in 1711 by Matthew Featherstonehaugh (1662–1762). A survey of 1715 disclosed 'an ancient and well-built structure'. The family remained in occupation until Sir Matthew Fetherstonhaugh sold the property to James Wallace about 1789. His son Thomas Wallace carried out further alterations between 1812 and 1830.[2] Lord Wallace bequeathed the estate to his nephew Colonel James Hope (1807–1854), (son of the Earl of Hopetoun), who changed his name to Hope-Wallace.
The various alterations to the structure have resulted in a large castellated and complex country house, rectangular in form with a central courtyard and towers at each angle.
In 1825, farmers working on the lands at Wydon Eals near Featherstone Castle discovered what was thought at first to be a buried oak tree trunk. However, when they proceeded to cut it with an axe, it was revealed to be an oaken coffin containing human remains. These bones steadily turned into dust when they were exposed to the atmosphere. The remains of four other wooden coffins were discovered in the same area.[3] These log-coffins have been stated to belong to the Early Medieval period, and similar examples have been found in the north and east of England.[4]
During World War II, bordering the South Tyne river and stretching across a mile of Featherstone Park, there was Camp 18, a POW camp that housed 7000 German Officers after 1945.[5][6] Some of the remains of the camp are still visible on the grounds of Featherstone Castle. The camp closed its doors on 15 May 1948.[7] The remaining German officers were sent by bus to Haltwhistle, from where they took the train to other clearing camps in Britain, and then they went to Germany. In 1950 the contents of the camp were sold. A memorial plaque was erected at the former entrance to the camp in 1982.[8]
Modern usage
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The property was sold in 1950 and became a boys' preparatory school, known as Hillbrow School, named after the house where it had originally been established near Rugby School in the Midlands. Hillbrow by then was settled at Overslade House, which had been damaged by a landmine in 1940. In 1961 the school moved to new premises at Ridley Hall, Northumberland, and Featherstone Castle was converted to a residential conference and activity centre for young people and students.
The castle has hosted local paranormal events such as ghost tours and ghost vigils.
References
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ "FEATHERSTONE CASTLE, HALL BANK. Official list entry". Historic England: National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ "FEATHERSTONE CASTLE, Featherstone - 1370307 | Historic England".
- ^ Snagge, Thomas William (January 1873). "II.—Some Account of Ancient Oaken Coffins discovered on the lands adjoining Featherstone Castle, near Haltwhistle, Northumberland". Archaeologia. 44 (1): 8–16. doi:10.1017/S0261340900006597.
- ^ Melton, Nigel D.; Montgomery, Janet; Roberts, Benjamin W.; Cook, Gordon; Harris, Susanna (2016). "On the curious date of the Rylstone log-coffin burial" (PDF). Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society. 82. Cambridge University Press: 383–392. doi:10.1017/ppr.2016.5. S2CID 51773095.
- ^ Mark Hicking. "Featherstone Park".
- ^ "Featherstone Castle and Lambley Viaduct walk". National Trust.
- ^ Ainslie Hepburn (6 June 2016). "The end of Featherstone Park PoW camp".
- ^ "Featherstone Castle Prisoner of War Camp (Camp 18)".
Bibliography
[edit]- Historic England. "Featherstone Castle (1370307)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
- Plantagenet Somerset Fry, The David & Charles Book of Castles, David & Charles, 1980. ISBN 0-7153-7976-3
- A History of Northumberland (1840) John Hodgson Pt2 Vol3 pp353–8
- Stephen Johnson (2004) Hadrian's Wall, Sterling Publishing Company, Inc, 128 pages, ISBN 0-7134-8840-9
- Structures of the North East
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