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Seghill Tower (Blyth)

This is the site of the medieval tower of Seghill. It was built in 1415, but today only its vaulted basement survives. It is now used as the cellar to the Blake Arms Hotel. It is believed to have stood up to three storeys high. It was finally demolished in the early 19th century.

Reference number: N11517
Historical period: Medieval (1066 to 1540)

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Source of Reference
Local History of Blyth
Location of this site on a map, with option to view historical maps. Please note this link will open a new window. To return to this page please close the new window.
The Past Perfect web site for an example of a medieval castle (Wark).

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