Walwick Grange, Grade II* listed country house in Warden, England
Walwick Grange is a three-storey country house with five bays that sits on the bank of the River North Tyne in Northumberland. The building stands near the remains of Hadrian's Wall and forms part of a wider landscape of Roman and medieval remains in the area.
The Errington family settled at Walwick in the mid-16th century and later rebuilt the house in the early 18th century with its current form. The proximity to Hadrian's Wall placed the estate in a region that had been important for nearly two thousand years before the family arrived.
The name Walwick comes from Old English meaning 'settlement by a bay', reflecting the river location that shaped life here for centuries. The house served as a residence for a wealthy family whose standing in the region was visible in every architectural detail.
The house is reached via local paths and stands along a scenic stretch of the river that is accessible on foot throughout the year. The terrain is gently rolling and visitors should wear appropriate footwear as conditions can be muddy after rain.
The house stands on the foundations of a medieval tower house, revealing how different periods of construction are layered into one structure. This overlap of several building campaigns across different centuries shows how the location remained continuously occupied and adapted over time.
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