Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHowtel tower house

Howtel tower house

England
List entry 1018438
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Howtel tower house is a fortified residential structure located in Northumberland, England, dating to the medieval period. The building represents the tower house form characteristic of the English-Scottish border regions, where such structures served defensive and residential functions for local landholding families. Tower houses of this type typically comprise a compact stone-built tower with multiple storeys, designed to provide both protection and domestic accommodation. The monument is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry 1018438, indicating its recognition as a significant example of medieval border fortification architecture.

Howtel tower house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018438. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Howtel tower house?

Howtel tower house is a fortified residential structure located in Northumberland, England, dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018438.

Who is responsible for protecting Howtel tower house?

Howtel 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 1018438.

What other scheduled monuments are near Howtel tower house?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman period native enclosed settlement 460m north of Sutherland Bridge (8.8 km), Southernknowe Roman period native enclosed settlement and clearance cairns, 280m north of Sutherland Bridge (9 km), Round cairn 550m NNW of Southernknowe (9 km).

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