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Bastle, located 500 metres west of High Shaw in Northumberland, is a fortified farmhouse of early modern date. These structures, characteristic of the Anglo-Scottish border region, were built from the sixteenth century onwards as defensive residences to protect against cross-border raiding. The bastle combined domestic accommodation with strengthened defences, typically featuring thick stone walls and a vaulted ground floor designed to provide shelter for livestock and moveable goods during periods of disorder. Such buildings represent an important phase in the settlement history of the northern English borders, reflecting the endemic security concerns of frontier communities during a volatile period of Anglo-Scottish relations.
Bastle, 500m west of High Shaw is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009977. View the official record →
Bastle, located 500 metres west of High Shaw in Northumberland, is a fortified farmhouse of early modern date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009977.
Bastle, 500m west of High Shaw 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 1009977.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mote Hills motte and bailey castle (4.7 km), Defended settlement, 700m north of Overacres (5.2 km), Defended settlement, 470m south west of Haining (6 km).
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