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Ninebanks tower house is a late medieval fortified residence located in Northumberland, in the north-east of England. The structure dates from the sixteenth century and represents a characteristic form of defensive domestic architecture developed in the Border regions during a period of considerable military instability between England and Scotland. The tower house would have provided both residential accommodation and defensive capability for its occupants, reflecting the strategic importance of the area and the need for protection against raid and incursion. As a scheduled ancient monument, it contributes to our understanding of Border society and domestic fortification during the early modern period.
Ninebanks tower house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016813. View the official record →
Ninebanks tower house is a late medieval fortified residence located in Northumberland, in the north-east of England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016813.
Ninebanks 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 1016813.
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