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Percys Tower

Hob Uid: 4157
Location :
Northumberland
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Grid Ref : NT9949053360
Summary : Documented site of a medieval tower of 14th century date, now overlain by a modern road. The detached tower stood on the townward side, in advance of the main entrace to Berwick Castle. It was known in the 14th century as Douglas Tower and in the 15th century as Percy's Tower. The tower was itself a heavily defended work, with its own barbican and drawbridge.
More information : [NT 9949753363] Percy's Tower [LB] (Site of ) [TI] (1)

On the townward side, in advance of the main entrace to Berwick Castle was a detached tower known in the 14th.C. as the "Douglas" and in the 15th C as the "Percy" Tower. This was itself a heavily defended work, with its own barbican and drawbridge. (2)

The tower occupied the site of the present station gateway. (3)

No trace. Site occupied by modern road. (4)



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Source details : OS 25" 1961
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Source details : Norman F M. 1907. The official guide to fortifications of Berwick upon Tweed, 12
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Source details : F1 DS 18-MAY-67
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : C14
Monument End Date : 1399
Monument Start Date : 1300
Monument Type : Tower, Barbican, Drawbridge
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : NT 95 SE 2
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1967-05-18
End Date : 1967-05-18