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Preston Tower is a fourteenth-century pele tower situated near the village of Preston in Northumberland. The structure is a characteristic example of the fortified residential towers that were constructed throughout the Anglo-Scottish border region during the medieval period to provide defence against raids. Built of stone, the tower exemplifies the practical military architecture developed by border gentry who required both domestic accommodation and secure strongholds. The monument survives as a testament to the defensive concerns that shaped settlement patterns in northern England during the later Middle Ages.
Preston Tower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006612. View the official record →
Preston Tower is a fourteenth-century pele tower situated near the village of Preston in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006612.
Preston 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 1006612.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including North Charlton medieval village and open field system (2.9 km), Prehistoric burial mound, 420m north west of East Linkhall (3.6 km), Camp at West Linkhall (4.1 km).
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