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Bastle and associated buildings 730m north west of Comb is a defended farmstead situated in Northumberland. The site consists of a bastle, a characteristic fortified dwelling of the Anglo-Scottish border region, together with ancillary agricultural structures. Bastles date principally to the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, when such fortified farmhouses provided essential protection against raids and livestock theft during the turbulent period of Anglo-Scottish frontier conflict. The complex represents a significant survival of vernacular military architecture adapted to the practical needs of border communities during this period of endemic raiding and lawlessness.
Bastle and associated buildings 730m north west of Comb is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008992. View the official record →
Bastle and associated buildings 730m north west of Comb is a defended farmstead situated in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008992.
Bastle and associated buildings 730m north west of Comb 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 1008992.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shilla Hill bastle 350m west of Comb (0.7 km), Two bastles, an 18th century farmhouse and associated enclosures at Black Middings (1.6 km), Hill House bastle and associated enclosures, 850m NNW of Sidwood Cottage (1.6 km).
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