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Bastle 40m north east of Low Angerton is a fortified farmhouse of Early Modern date, likely constructed during the sixteenth or seventeenth century. The structure represents the characteristic defensive architecture developed in the Anglo-Scottish border region during the period of cross-border raiding and lawlessness. Bastles combined domestic accommodation with fortified elements designed to protect occupants and livestock from theft and violence. This example survives as a scheduled ancient monument, testament to the historical importance of such structures in understanding the troubled frontier history of Northumberland.
Bastle 40m north east of Low Angerton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016710. View the official record →
Bastle 40m north east of Low Angerton is a fortified farmhouse of Early Modern date, likely constructed during the sixteenth or seventeenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016710.
Bastle 40m north east of Low Angerton is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1016710.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing stone and adjacent round cairn, 760m north east of East Shaftoe Hall (3.7 km), Bowl barrow, 200m ENE of Shortflatt (3.9 km), Defended settlement, 450m NNW of Ferney Chesters (5.1 km).
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