More information : [Name at NY 9922 6430] PELE TOWER [G.T] (1)
The nucleus of the building known as Low Hall is a mediaeval peel. It was probably built by the Baxters in the late 15th cent. A Thomas Baxter is mentioned in 1381 and a John Baxter in 1431.
The tower which is three stories high, retains many of its original features including a vaulted ground floor and part of the stone
newel staircase. The entrance was on the west side. On the left of the entrance is the stairway in the thickness of the north wall.
(See Illustrations Card)
Externally the tower measures 24' 4" x 17' 8".
Richard Gobson (died 1678/9) was probably the builder of the Low Hall attached to the west side of Baxter's Tower. It has a south frontage to the street and a gabled projection at the N.W. angle. The gable on the north side of the tower is of later date. A sun-dial on the south front bears the date 1700. (2-3)
Building known as "Pele Tower". The name "Low Hall" is not known. The tower and 17th house now constitute one building, which is in excellent condition. (NY 9913 6432). See Illustration
Card. (4)
Condition unchanged. (5)
House, built in the 13th/early 14th century and converted to a tower house by the heightening of the service end in the mid/late 15th century. The main block was remodelled in the later 16th century and again circa 1675. The house was restored and extended circa 1890. Listed Grade I. (6)
Listed by Cathcart King and Dodds. (7,8) |