Brizlee Tower

Brizlee Tower is a Gothic Revival stone tower located in northern England with a circular design and rectangular buttresses positioned on Brizlee Hill. The structure rises through multiple levels and commands views across the surrounding landscape from its elevation.

Hugh Percy, First Duke of Northumberland, commissioned this memorial tower in 1781 following the death of his wife, Lady Elizabeth Seymour. The structure stands as a monument to personal loss and remains tied to the history of the local family.

The tower bears a Latin inscription reading 'Look around, I have measured out all these things; they are my orders, it is my planning'. These words reflect the original owner's thoughts and create a personal connection between visitors and the past.

The tower is reachable on foot from nearby walking trails and offers multiple viewing platforms inside. Visitors should expect uneven paths and stairs when exploring the structure and its levels.

A cast iron fire basket sits atop the tower, marking where a former signal beacon warned of approaching enemies. This architectural detail connects practical defense function with monumental form.

Location: Denwick

Inception: 1781

Architects: Robert Adam, John Adam

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Floors above the ground: 6

Elevation above the sea: 177 m

Height: 26 m

Made from material: ashlar

GPS coordinates: 55.42640,-1.75186

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:44