Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBastle at The Raw Farm

Bastle at The Raw Farm

England
List entry 1008889
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bastle at The Raw Farm is a fortified farmhouse located in Northumberland, dating to the early modern period. The structure represents the defensive architecture typical of the Anglo-Scottish border region, where such buildings combined domestic and protective functions to counter the threat of raids and cattle theft. The bastle's design incorporates thick walls and a ground floor constructed to withstand attack, with residential quarters situated above, a layout characteristic of sixteenth and seventeenth-century Northumbrian border fortifications. This monument provides material evidence of the militarised agricultural society that existed along the English border during the period of Anglo-Scottish conflict.

Bastle at The Raw Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008889. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bastle at The Raw Farm?

Bastle at The Raw Farm is a fortified farmhouse located in Northumberland, dating to the early modern period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008889.

Who is responsible for protecting Bastle at The Raw Farm?

Bastle at The Raw Farm 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 1008889.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bastle at The Raw Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mote Hills motte and bailey castle (4.5 km), Defended settlement, 700m north of Overacres (5.5 km), Defended settlement, 470m south west of Haining (6 km).

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