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Witton Tower

Hob Uid: 22234
Location :
County Durham
Witton-le-Wear
Grid Ref : NZ1434031300
Summary : Fragment of 13th century house and chapel with a broad tower, altered in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
More information : [NZ 14343130] Witton Tower [NAT] (1)

Witton Tower, a fragment of a Medieval house with 13th century chapel (now disused) and a tall broad tower. Gde II*. (2)

Tower and dwelling house extended and restored. (3)

House and possible chapel. Medieval with additions and alterations in 17th, 18th and 19th century. Grade II*. (for further details see list) (4)

Listed by Cathcart King. (5)
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Source details : OS 6" 1954
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Source details : DOE (HHR) Crook & Willington UD Durham Nov 1965 3 No 3/9
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Source details : F1 BHP 17-FEB-70
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Source details : DOE (HHR) Dist of Wear Valley, Durham 5th June 1987 20
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Source Number : 5
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : C13
Monument End Date : 1299
Monument Start Date : 1200
Monument Type : Domestic Chapel, Fortified House
Evidence : Extant Building
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Altered C17-19
Monument End Date : 1899
Monument Start Date : 1600
Monument Type : Fortified House, Domestic Chapel
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 : 403775
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : NZ 13 SW 7
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1970-02-17
End Date : 1970-02-17