Coupland Castle

Coupland Castle is a fortified structure on the north bank of River Glen in Northumberland, featuring a three-story tower with an attic. A smaller projecting tower rises from the south wall, and a two-story stone house built in 1820 extends the complex.

The castle was built after 1584 and underwent changes across centuries, as recorded by a date stone from 1615. A residential addition in 1820 adapted the structure to new needs of that era.

The castle connects to Sir Chaloner Ogle, a naval officer whose family shaped the region for generations. His ties to maritime history give the site special meaning in local tradition.

The castle sits in a rural setting northwest of Wooler and is best reached on foot through open countryside. Visitors should prepare for changeable weather and wear sturdy footwear suitable for walking across the terrain.

Inside the castle, a ghost long haunted the Court Room until 1925, when an exorcist drove out the supernatural presence. This event remains embedded in local lore and often captures visitors' attention.

Location: Ewart

GPS coordinates: 55.57400,-2.10411

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:01