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Coldmartin Tower is a defensive tower of likely medieval date located in Northumberland. The structure stands approximately 260 metres north-east of Tower Martin within the same landscape of border fortifications characteristic of the region. As a tower structure in this northern English context, it represents the defensive architecture built to protect against cross-border raiding during the medieval period. The monument's exact construction date and original form require reference to detailed archaeological survey records, though its designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its recognised historical importance to the understanding of Northumbrian frontier settlement patterns.
Coldmartin Tower, 260m north east of Tower Martin is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018373. View the official record →
Coldmartin Tower is a defensive tower of likely medieval date located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018373.
Coldmartin Tower, 260m north east of Tower Martin 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 1018373.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlements SE of Heddon Hill (7 km), Defended settlement 900m west of Calder (7.3 km), Reaveley Hill camp (8.8 km).
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