House & Family History: Coupland is actually not a castle, but rather a late 16th century tower house. The three-story tower has an attic and a small projecting tower that is carried up the south wall. The House is one of the few major buildings in Northumberland to be built of volcanic rock.

House Listed: Grade I

Park Listed: Not Listed

Current Seat / Home of: Robin Jell; here since 1979.

Past Seat / Home of: George Wallis, 17th century. Nathaniel Ogle, 18th century. Thomas Bates, 19th century. Matthew Culley, 19th century; Culley family here until 1923.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

Ownership Details: Available for weddings; the pele tower is available as a holiday let.

House Open to Public: By Appointment

Phone: 01668-216-292

Historic Houses Member: No