More information : Bastle and a little barmkin at Greenleighton. (1)
Described in the 1541 survey as a little stone house with a barmkin and not in good repair.
(Not listed in the 1415 survey pp 13-19). (2)
NZ 02719198 No trace of this building was discovered and there are no local traditions regarding its existence. No significant field names were discovered.
The present farmhouse, quite modern, stands on a rise and with its fine southern aspect possibly occupies the site of this building, which from its description in authority (2) appears to be one of the defended houses common to this region. (3)
The `strong house with barmkin' was probably built between 1467 and 1501, at the same time as peles were built on other land owned by Newminster Abbey. The suggestion is that it was not a pele. Listed by Cathcart King and by Dodds. (4,5) |