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Monument Number 1099
Hob Uid: 1099
Location : Northumberland Branxton
Grid Ref : NT8900037000
Summary : There is documentary evidence for a small pele tower, situated within the shrunken medieval village of Branxton. The tower is said to have been damaged by the Scots in 1496 and repaired by 1541. It was razed before 1596. However, no evidence remains, either on or below the ground, for this building.
More information : The tower at Branxton is first mentioned as extant in 1522. In 1541 it was stated to be newly repaired after being damaged by the Scots in 1496. (1) There are no apparent remains of a tower at Branxton. Mr.Rankin, Curator, Flodden Field, Branxton, was unable to offer any siting evidence. (2) The tower was razed before 1596. Listed by King and Dodds. (3,4)

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Source details : Bates C J
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Source details : First Ordnance Survey Archaeology Field Investigator ASP 09/11/1955
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Damaged in 1496
Monument End Date : 1496
Monument Start Date : 1496
Monument Type : Pele Tower
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Repaired by 1541
Monument End Date : 1541
Monument Start Date : 1541
Monument Type : Pele Tower
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Razed before 1596
Monument End Date : 1596
Monument Start Date : 1596
Monument Type : Pele Tower
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : NT 83 NE 7
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1955-11-09
End Date : 1955-11-09

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 1099