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NY 615-663 Cumbria England
Birdoswald
Bastle House was a 16th century stone, two storey fortified farmhouse, built with
and in the remains of Banna Roman Fort. Built against the west
gate, the Tweddaile family, found security for there livestock on the ground
floor and for the family above. Sadly only the foundations survive, of the house
that was raided in 1588 and 1590. First by Olde and Young Will Elliot of the Steill
and then the Armstrong and Nixon families. Successor to Birdoswald
Tower and the predecessor of Birdoswald Stronghouse.
5 miles south-west is Naworth Castle.
Birdoswald Bastle House is located in Birdoswald Roman Fort, off the B6318. 7 miles north-west of Haltwhistle, on the A69-B6318.
The site is owned by English Heritage and open daily, March to 9th November 10:00-5:30pm. The exterior of the fort, is freely accessible in daylight hours.
There is a car park.
For admission rates and special events, go to its HomePage.
and a castle map
of the area 