Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLow Chibburn medieval preceptory, 16th century house and World War II pillbox

Low Chibburn medieval preceptory, 16th century house and World War II pillbox

England
List entry 1014679
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Low Chibburn is a scheduled ancient monument in Northumberland comprising the remains of a medieval preceptory, a sixteenth-century house, and a Second World War pillbox. The preceptory, likely established by the Knights Templar or Knights Hospitaller, represents the ecclesiastical and military heritage of medieval Northumberland, whilst the later domestic structure reflects the site's continued occupation and adaptation during the post-medieval period. The pillbox, a concrete defensive structure, documents the urgent fortification of the English landscape during the Second World War in anticipation of potential invasion. The site thus presents an exceptional palimpsest of military, religious, and domestic use spanning from the medieval period through to the twentieth century.

Low Chibburn medieval preceptory, 16th century house and World War II pillbox is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014679. View the official record →

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What is Low Chibburn medieval preceptory, 16th century house and World War II pillbox?

Low Chibburn is a scheduled ancient monument in Northumberland comprising the remains of a medieval preceptory, a sixteenth-century house, and a Second World War pillbox. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014679.

Who is responsible for protecting Low Chibburn medieval preceptory, 16th century house and World War II pillbox?

Low Chibburn medieval preceptory, 16th century house and World War II pillbox 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 1014679.

What other scheduled monuments are near Low Chibburn medieval preceptory, 16th century house and World War II pillbox?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Widdrington Castle and 18th century Gothic castle and gardens south of Widdrington Farm (1.3 km), Cresswell tower house (4.2 km), Dovecote at Cresswell Home Farm (5.4 km).

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