Netherwitton Hall

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Netherwitton Hall is a privately owned mansion house, and a Grade I listed building situated at Netherwitton, near Morpeth, Northumberland.

The estate was owned by the Thornton family from the 14th century. Margaret Thornton, heiress of Netherwitton , married Walter Trevelyan, second son of Sir George Trevelyan in 1772 and the property has remained in the Trevelyan family ever since.

There has been a house on the site since the 14th century. The present house, which was built in about 1685, to a design by architect Robert Trollope has an impressive three storey, seven bayed frontage with ballustrade and unusual irregular window pediments. The rear presents some earlier features including a stairway tower which may contain remnants of ancient fortification.

The gardens contain a folly and masonry features which are protected by Grade II listed building status