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Harbybrow pele tower is a fortified tower of medieval date located in Cumberland. Pele towers of this type were characteristic defensive structures built in the border regions of northern England during the late medieval period, designed to provide protection against raid and to serve as strongholds for local families. The tower represents the practical military architecture developed to address the security challenges of the Anglo-Scottish borderlands. Its inclusion on the national heritage list reflects its significance as a surviving example of border fortification from this strategically important region.
Harbybrow pele tower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007257. View the official record →
Harbybrow pele tower is a fortified tower of medieval date located in Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007257.
Harbybrow pele 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 1007257.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blennerhasset Roman fort, 300m south west of Harbybrow (0.3 km), Moated site 1/4 mile (400m) NE of Cockbridge (1 km), Roman road, Waverbridge to Pattenfoot (3.7 km).
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