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Cocklaw Tower is a pele tower located in Northumberland, England. The structure dates to the medieval period and represents the type of fortified dwelling constructed in the Anglo-Scottish border region during the later medieval era. Pele towers of this kind served as defensive structures for landholding families, offering protection during periods of cross-border raiding and conflict. The tower's design and construction reflect the practical military architecture typical of Northumberland's border fortifications, built to withstand local threats whilst providing secure domestic accommodation for its occupants.
Cocklaw Tower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006602. View the official record →
Cocklaw Tower is a pele tower located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006602.
Cocklaw Tower 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 1006602.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hillfort on Warden Hill, 1km north-west of High Warden (4.8 km), Motte castle, 170m west of Warden parish church (5.4 km), Hexham Bridge (6.5 km).
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