More information : A pele formerly stood at Low Stokoe. (1)
The only traces of this tower that remain to mark its site are a number of foundation stones embedded in the earth immediately to the north of Low Stokoe farmhouse (NY 73958605) (2)
Low Stokoe is a farmhouse with outbuildings, situated upon low-lying ground 350.0m north of the River North Tyne. The ground rises steeply to the north and visiblility is limited in that direction, and likewise so to east and west along the river valley on account of the flatness of the terrain. No traces of a pele were seen. The traces, referred to by Clarke apparently apply to an area of flagstones set in the ground 10.0m north of the farmhouse. They bear no signs of association with the remains of a pele tower. Mrs Bousfield, tenant-farmer's wife, of Low Stokoe, has no knowledge of the Pele. (3) |