est  1086   

Founded by a cousin of William the Conqueror in 1086, it was later owned by the Clan Hall before being rebuilt in 1830 by Thomas James, a magistrate, on the site using some of the stones from Otterburn Castle.

The Battle of Otterburn occurred in 1388 during the border conflict between England and Scotland. It was a significant clash where a Scottish raiding party led by James Douglas, known as the "Good Sir James," defeated an English force led by Henry "Hotspur" Percy.

The battle is remembered for its chivalrous and heroic combat, with both commanders being captured. It remains a prominent event in the medieval history of the Anglo-Scottish border.

Otterburn Castle became a Grade II listed building on 7 January 1988.