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Monument Number 1387795
Hob Uid: 1387795
Location : Northumberland Newbrough
Grid Ref : NY8490071100
Summary : Hexham Priory gained Carraw in the 14th century, and they built a small tower to give the farm security. A stone house was built adjacent to it in 1406 which the Prior used as a summer retreat. Both tower and house were uninhabited and decayed in 1536. Nothing remains of the tower or house and their site is unknown.
More information : Listed by Dodds. (1)

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Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : C14
Monument End Date : 1399
Monument Start Date : 1300
Monument Type : Pele Tower
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Built 1406
Monument End Date : 1406
Monument Start Date : 1406
Monument Type : Monastic Dwelling
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Ruinous in 1536
Monument End Date : 1536
Monument Start Date : 1536
Monument Type : Pele Tower, Monastic Dwelling
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Number : NY 87 SW 136
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Monument Number 1387795