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Bastle is a fortified farmhouse located approximately 480 metres north-east of Shittleheugh in Northumberland. The structure dates to the medieval period and represents the defensive domestic architecture characteristic of the Anglo-Scottish border region, where raids and livestock theft necessitated reinforced dwellings. Bastles typically feature stone walls of considerable thickness with minimal ground-floor openings, accommodating both family living quarters and secure storage for animals and goods on the lower level. This example contributes to the archaeological and architectural record of border settlement patterns during a period of significant cross-border conflict.
Bastle, 480m north east of Shittleheugh is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008426. View the official record →
Bastle is a fortified farmhouse located approximately 480 metres north-east of Shittleheugh in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008426.
Bastle, 480m north east of Shittleheugh 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 1008426.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British farmstead on Wood Hill 800m north west of Old Town Cottages (3.1 km), Romano-British farmstead, 330m south of Woodhill (3.2 km), Romano-British farmstead 850m south of Troughend (3.5 km).
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