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Whitehall
Hob Uid: 9991
Location : Cumbria Allerdale Allhallows
Grid Ref : NY2015041600
Summary : Tower house of 14th or 15th century date, altered in 1589 and restored in 1861. Three storey, battlemented tower with two storey hall range to the right. The building was extended to the left some time between 1861 and 1907 but this addition was demolished in 1962. The house was sold to the County Council after World War II and used for demolition training during the 1960s. Now in private ownership.
More information : [NY 20154160] Whitehall and remains of Peel [GT] (1) The manor of Whitehall was founded between 1399 and 1413. The tower was restored in 1589 by Lancelot Salkeld, whose arms and the date (1589) are on an inscribed stone over the entrance. The tower, measuring 44' x 27', is now gabled over within the battlements, the staircase turret being in the south east angles of the mansion. (2) The tower is in good condition. See photographs. (3) Tower house of 14th/15th century date, altered in 1589 and restored in 1861. Three storey, battlemented tower with two storey hall range to the right. The building was extended to the left some time between 1861 and 1907 but this addition was demolished in 1962. The house was sold to the County Council after World War II and used for demolition training during the 1960s. Now in private ownership. Listed Grade I. (5) Listed, plan of ground floor. (6)

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Source details : OS. 6" (Prov.) 1957
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Source details : District of Allerdale, 03-JAN-1986
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : C14/C15
Monument End Date : 1499
Monument Start Date : 1300
Monument Type : Tower House
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Altered in 1589
Monument End Date : 1589
Monument Start Date : 1589
Monument Type : Tower House, Date Stone, Coat Of Arms
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Restored in 1861
Monument End Date : 1861
Monument Start Date : 1861
Monument Type : Tower House
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : By 1986
Monument End Date : 1986
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Monument Type : House
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : 1960s
Monument End Date : 1969
Monument Start Date : 1960
Monument Type : Training Centre, Tower House
Evidence : Demolished Building, Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 72309
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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 7518
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : NY 24 SW 2
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1956-04-15
End Date : 1956-04-15

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1970-08-04
End Date : 1970-08-04

Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 2016-01-01
End Date : 2016-12-31

Historic England Research Records

Whitehall