From Rosington to Blith. I askid of a castelle that I heard say was sumtyme at Blith; but other answer lernid not but that a litle or (before) I cam ynto the toune ther apperith yn a wood sides token of an auncient building. (1)
There was a Norman castle at Blyth that is believed to have stood near the Abbey, or else the Abbey was built on the castle's site (quotes Blyth Abbey M/S as evidence). (2)
Local research and enquiry revealed no additional information concerning this site that had apparently vanished by the early C16. (3)
Grid ref approx - not drawn on map.

<1> Smith LT (ed), 1964, The Itinerary of John Leland 1535-1543, p 89 (Published document). SNT219.

<2> Smith LT (ed), 1964, The Itinerary of John Leland 1535-1543, p 15 (Published document). SNT220.

<3> Colquhoun FD, 1974, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT582.