Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBurradon Tower, Burradon Farm

Burradon Tower, Burradon Farm

England
List entry 1018644
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Burradon Tower is a defensive structure located at Burradon Farm in Northumberland. The tower dates to the late medieval period and represents the type of fortified residence characteristic of the Anglo-Scottish border region, where such structures served both domestic and protective functions for local landholders. The monument survives as a substantial stone-built tower, though it has been modified and altered over subsequent centuries of occupation and use.

Burradon Tower, Burradon Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018644. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burradon Tower, Burradon Farm?

Burradon Tower is a defensive structure located at Burradon Farm in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018644.

Who is responsible for protecting Burradon Tower, Burradon Farm?

Burradon Tower, Burradon 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 1018644.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burradon Tower, Burradon Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Plummer Tower and a 17th century bastion (8.9 km), Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Sallyport or Wall Knoll Tower (9.1 km), Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall containing Corner Tower (9.2 km).

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