West Tanfield, North Yorkshire, England, British Isles [Map]

West Tanfield, North Yorkshire is in North Yorkshire.

In 1266 John Marmion was born to William Marmion (age 36) and Lorette Plantagenet (age 38) in West Tanfield, North Yorkshire [Map]. He a great grandson of King John of England.

On 25th December 1712 William Wray (age 49) died. He was buried at West Tanfield, North Yorkshire [Map].

On 8th January 1718 Isabella Ullithorne (age 53) died. She was buried at West Tanfield, North Yorkshire [Map].

Marmion Tower, West Tanfield, North Yorkshire, England, British Isles [Map]

Around 1450. The Marmion Tower, West Tanfield [Map] is a 15th Century Gatehouse that was formerly the entrance to Tanfield Castle, the defended riverside house of Robert Marmion 3rd Baron Marmion.

View from the Tower with the bridge over the River Ure top left.

Robert Marmion 3rd Baron Marmion: In 1153 he was born to Robert Marmion 2nd Baron Marmion. Before October 1181 Robert Marmion 3rd Baron Marmion succeeded 3rd Baron Marmion of Tamworth in Staffordshire. Before 15th May 1218 Robert Marmion 3rd Baron Marmion was killed in a fight with the forces of Ranulf de Blondeville Gernon 6th Earl Chester 1st Earl Lincoln at Scrivelsby. His son Robert succeeded 4th Baron Marmion of Tamworth in Staffordshire.