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3 unusual facts about Featherstone Castle


Featherstone Castle

When in 1961 the school moved to their premises at Ridley Hall, Northumberland, Fetherstone Castle was converted to a residential conference and activity centre for young people and students.

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The family remained in occupation until Sir Matthew Fetherstonhaugh sold the property to James Wallace about 1789.

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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.



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