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West Fleetham Farmhouse

Hob Uid: 7315
Location :
Northumberland
Beadnell
Grid Ref : NU1949028320
Summary : Remains of probable bastle or pele tower, now incorporated into farmhouse. The tower dates from the 16th or early 17th century and was extended in the 18th century and altered in 1810-20. The U-plan house is stone-built with a Welsh slate roof.
More information : (NU 19492832) (NR) Peel (NR)(Remains of) (1)

There is an old Pele tower at Fleetham. (2)

The remains of an old peel of which only three walls are preserved, incorporated in part of a dwelling house. (3)

The portions of the farmhouse which are the supposed remains of the peel consist of stone walls similar in style and construction to the rest of the building; it does not contain any architectural features and there is no evidence that it has at one time formed part of a peel tower. The only known literary reference is Tomlinson. (4)

West Fleetham Farmhouse, probably originally a bastle House. 16th or early 17th century, extended 18th century. Grade II. (For full description see list). (5)

Remains of probable bastle or pele tower, now incorporated into farmhouse. The tower dates from the 16th or early 17th century and was extended in the 18th century and altered in 1810-20. The U-plan house is stone-built with a Welsh slate roof. Listed. (5)

Listed by Dodds. (6)

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Source details : OS 6" 1928
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Source details : Guide to Northumberland, 1888 450. (Tomlinson)
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Source details : Revision ONB 15
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Source details : Guide to Northumberland 1888 450 (Tomlinson)
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Source details : F1 JHO 29-MAR-55
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Source details : DOE(HHR) Northum District of Berwick-Upon-Tweed 26-Aug 1987 47
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : C16/early C17
Monument End Date : 1632
Monument Start Date : 1550
Monument Type : Bastle
Evidence : Extant Building
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Extended C18
Monument End Date : 1799
Monument Start Date : 1700
Monument Type : House
Evidence : Extant Building
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Altered 1810-20
Monument End Date : 1820
Monument Start Date : 1810
Monument Type : House
Evidence : Extant Building

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Related Records from other datasets:
External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 408494
External Cross Reference Notes :
External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : NU 12 NE 8
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Related Warden Records :
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1955-03-29
End Date : 1955-03-29