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Monument Number 6534
Hob Uid: 6534
Location : Northumberland Kyloe
Grid Ref : NU0079043280
Summary : Possible site of a pele tower at Berrington, recorded in the 15th century. Built by 1415, it was decayed by 1541, and although partly repaired by 1561, nothing is known of its later history. The tower may have been superseded by a house, possibly built in 1689, part of which survives as an outbuilding.
More information : A tower at Berrington is listed in the 15th century. (1) It was in decay in 1542. (2) There are no visible remains of a tower at Berrington. Part of an outbuilding dated 1698, however, constitutes the remains of a 'mansion' which traditionally stood at NU 00794328. The site (now occupied by cottages) is elevated, and a substantial 17th century house may well have superseded the tower. (3) Listed by Cathcart King and Dodds. (4,5)

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Source details : Hist of Northumb 1, pt 3, 1820, 28 (J Hodgson)
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Source details : Hist of North Durham 1852, 207-8 (J.Raine)
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Source details : F1 BHP 30-OCT-68
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Extant 1415-1540
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1415
Monument Type : Pele Tower
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Last documented 1561
Monument End Date : 1561
Monument Start Date : 1561
Monument Type : Pele Tower
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : 1689
Monument End Date : 1689
Monument Start Date : 1689
Monument Type : House
Evidence : Documentary Evidence, Ruined Building

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : By 1968
Monument End Date : 1968
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Monument Type : Outbuilding
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : NU 04 SW 4
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1968-10-30
End Date : 1968-10-30

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 6534