Bondgate Tower (Alnwick)

Bondgate Tower was the main gate into the fortified medieval town of Alnwick. It was later used as the town's jail in the post-medieval period. This is a Scheduled Monument and Grade I Listed Building protected by law.

Reference number: N4830
Historical period: Medieval (1066 to 1540)
Post-medieval (1540 to 1900)
Legal status: Conservation area
Listed Building
Scheduled Ancient Monument

See also:
Source of Reference
Local History of Alnwick
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).

Bondgate Tower, Alnwick. Photo by Northumberland County Council, 1968.

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