Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCatterlen Hall tower house

Catterlen Hall tower house

England
List entry 1012829
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Catterlen Hall tower house is a fortified residence located in Cumberland, England, dating from the late medieval period. The structure represents the tower house form characteristic of the Anglo-Scottish border region, built as a defensive dwelling for a gentry family. The building retains evidence of its original fortified character, including thick stone walls and a compact vertical plan typical of tower houses constructed during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Such structures served both as domestic residences and as strongholds capable of resisting the raids and instability that characterized the border marches during this turbulent period.

Catterlen Hall tower house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012829. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Catterlen Hall tower house?

Catterlen Hall tower house is a fortified residence located in Cumberland, England, dating from the late medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012829.

Who is responsible for protecting Catterlen Hall tower house?

Catterlen Hall tower house 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 1012829.

What other scheduled monuments are near Catterlen Hall tower house?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 660m north east of The Cockpit, Askham Fell (9.6 km), Round cairn 580m north east of The Cockpit, Askham Fell (9.6 km), Round cairn 520m north east of The Cockpit, Askham Fell (9.6 km).

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