Cresswell Castle Northumberland Tags: Military Structure.Cresswell Castle is in the village of Cresswell situated approximately 4 miles (6 km) to the north of Ashington Northumberland England.This tower house was built in the 13th century and consists of a rectangular building with a turret at one corner. thumbnail location England, Northumberland, Cresswell_Castle_Northumberland__location__1 type Tower house Learn more... Loading...