Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGatehouse South bastle

Gatehouse South bastle

England
List entry 1006429
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gatehouse South Bastle is a fortified farmhouse located in Northumberland, dating to the early modern period. Bastles were defensive structures built by upland farmers and small landowners during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, designed to provide protection for both inhabitants and livestock during cross-border raids and local conflict. The building exemplifies the characteristic bastle plan, with a vaulted ground floor for cattle and upper storey accommodation for the family. This particular example contributes to the archaeological and historical record of border defensive architecture in the Anglo-Scottish frontier region.

Gatehouse South bastle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006429. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gatehouse South bastle?

Gatehouse South Bastle is a fortified farmhouse located in Northumberland, dating to the early modern period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006429.

Who is responsible for protecting Gatehouse South bastle?

Gatehouse South bastle 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 1006429.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gatehouse South bastle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including North Bastle, Gatehouse (0 km), Romano-British farmstead, 330m north west of Sidwood Cottage (1.5 km), Romano-British farmstead 170m north of Cleugh Head (1.8 km).

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