Eshott Castle (Thirston)
Eshott Castle was first recorded in 1415, though there was a fortified manor house here as early as 1310. The ruins of the castle lie on low lying ground near the junction of two streams The remains of the moats can be seen surrounding the remains of a wall and possibly three stone towers. No trace remains of any other buildings. This is a Scheduled Monument protected by law.
N11344
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1957; E Geary
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