Cragend Silo

13/06/2026

Looking good with me in the background!

Some good growth on the in-field tree stands at the moment, it can stop raining now if it likes...

12/06/2026

The research on Armstrong and his work with Henry Watson by Henrietta Heald is in depth and fascinating. This engineering can be seen insitu here Cragend Silo. The hydraulics formed part of the demonstration centre he modelled for agricultural purposes but also for wider use such as at Tower Bridge .




Henrietta Heald

08/06/2026

Cragend Farm Cragside's little neighbour with a big story to tell! Historic Houses

08/06/2026

Our thanks to Henrietta Heald for giving such an informative talk about Lord Armstrong of Cragside's legacy and telling us about the Armstrong Project to save the Banqueting Hall in Newcastle. The Cragend Farm tour was open today to show visitors the hydraulic machinery on sight and raise awareness of Armstrongs great legacy for power and

Friends of Jesmond Dene

Our thanks to Sarah our volunteer for all her help today.
The Victorian Society









For more information contact The Armstrong a project
For more tours of Cragend Farm contact Historic Houses

03/06/2026

Visit us on your bike! These two arrived on their bikes for our Historic Houses tour today! Thank you for coming by pedal power.

29/05/2026

Tours of Cragend Farms historic Cragend Silo run throughout the summer months Invitation to View Historic Houses Cragend Farm.

20/05/2026

Our remodelled farm was being created during the time of his commission for Cragside and there are many areas where his influence can be seen. Cragend Farm

25/01/2026

This water Power is what made us a heritage site. Go to our bio.

20/01/2026

Lovely card sent to us showing all the great places to visit in our beautiful county.

13/01/2026

Booking open for 2026. We open in May!
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