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Ludworth Tower is a pele tower located in County Durham, England. This fortified structure dates to the medieval period and exemplifies the defensive architecture characteristic of the Anglo-Scottish borderlands, where such towers served as strongholds for local families and provided refuge during periods of cross-border raiding. The tower is constructed of stone and retains features typical of pele tower design, including thick walls and limited external openings suited to its defensive purpose. As a recorded ancient monument, Ludworth Tower represents an important surviving example of medieval fortification within the Durham region.
Ludworth Tower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002329. View the official record →
Ludworth Tower is a pele tower located in County Durham, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002329.
Ludworth 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 1002329.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Haswell Colliery engine house, 180m north west of Plough Farm (2 km), High Haswell Chapel 300m south east of Low Haswell (2.6 km), Old Thornley medieval settlement, open field system and hollow way, 110m north of Thornley Hall Farm (2.9 km).
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