Marmion Tower HG4 5JQ
Free for Everyone
Open: Seasonal - See website
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About:
West Tanfield lies on the banks of the river Ure, where the main route from Ripon once crossed the river via a ferry and later a bridge. This 15th-century gatehouse was the entrance to the former Tanfield Castle, the defended riverside manor house of the knight John Marmion. The three-storey gatehouse is itself a mini-castle, with a guardroom on the ground floor and grander chambers on the first and second floors. Yet some elegant features suggest that it was as much about display as defence.

Dog Friendly:
Dogs are allowed on leads.

Entry Charge:
Free for everyone (see website)

Parking:
Parking is available at the village hall in West Tanfield. Please put 50p in the honesty box.

Facilities:
There are no public toilets in West Tanfield. Two pubs, the Bull Inn and Bruce Arms, both serve food, and there is a small shop and post office in the village.

Notes:
None known

Contact:
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Tel: 0370 3331181