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Cliburn Hall
Hob Uid: 12105
Location : Cumbria Eden Cliburn
Grid Ref : NY5891024540
Summary : The Hall was probably begun circa 1387, when the pele tower was built, and later there were mid 16th century alterations and additions. A small square tower was added circa 1450 and contains what was the well of the Hall. The battlements of the pele tower were removed and the tower gabled over circa 1872. The Hall was completely modernised with pebble dashed walls, new windows and a roof.
More information : (NZ 58912454) Cliburn Hall (NAT) Cliburn Hall consists of a pele tower, probably built c 1387, with mid-16th C alterations and additions.On the S side is a small square tower, joined to the main building by an arch and having a parapet all round.This structure was added c 1450 and contains what was the well of the Hall. The battlement of the pele tower were removed and the tower gabled over c 1872. (2-3) Grade II* (4) The Hall has been completely modernised with pebble dashed walls, new windows and roof. The only exterior evidence of antiquity is the coat of arms, dated 1567, presevered in the SW wall. (5) No record of Cliburn Hall as a listed building.

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Source details : OS 6" 1957
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Source details : Castles and Towers Cumb and Westm 1913 (J F Curwen)
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Source details : T Cumb and Westm A and AS 12 (NS) 1912 (ilus) (F Haswell)
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Source Number : 5
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Source details : F1 FRH 13-DEC-66
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Built circa 1387
Monument End Date : 1397
Monument Start Date : 1377
Monument Type : Pele Tower
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Tower added 1450
Monument End Date : 1450
Monument Start Date : 1450
Monument Type : Pele Tower
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : erations and additions mid C16
Monument End Date : 1566
Monument Start Date : 1533
Monument Type : Pele Tower
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Mid C16
Monument End Date : 1566
Monument Start Date : 1533
Monument Type : Pele Tower
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Battlement removed 1872
Monument End Date : 1872
Monument Start Date : 1872
Monument Type : House
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 27009
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : NY 52 SE 3
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1966-12-13
End Date : 1966-12-13

Historic England Research Records

Cliburn Hall