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Cresswell tower house is a fortified residential structure located in Northumberland, dating to the medieval period. The tower house represents a characteristic defensive dwelling type of northern England, built to provide protection against raids and serve as a statement of local authority. The monument survives as a substantial stone structure, reflecting the architectural conventions of tower house construction prevalent in the region during the later medieval centuries. As a scheduled ancient monument, Cresswell tower house contributes to the archaeological understanding of domestic fortification and settlement patterns in medieval Northumberland.
Cresswell tower house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014509. View the official record →
Cresswell tower house is a fortified residential structure located in Northumberland, dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014509.
Cresswell 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 1014509.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dovecote at Cresswell Home Farm (1.4 km), Low Chibburn medieval preceptory, 16th century house and World War II pillbox (4.2 km), Widdrington Castle and 18th century Gothic castle and gardens south of Widdrington Farm (4.5 km).
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