More information : (NU 22912928) Beadnell Tower (NR) (1)
A will of 1587 mentions a tower at Beadnell in the possession of the Forster family. It is now known as the 'Craster Arms' and preserves much of its ancient masonry. (2)
NU 2212927. The only external feature of this tower is the NE wall 7.0m long containing a blocked up narrow window - the other walls are embodied in the Craster Arms. (3)
Previous report confirmed. See photograph. (4)
The Craster Arms, Inn. 18th century front block with medieval tower attached to rear. Grade II*. (For full description see list). (5)
The tower was built between 1520 and 1587 by Thomas Forster, but by 1818 it had been converted into the Bull Inn, now the Craster Arms. Listed by Cathcart King and Dodds. (6,7) |