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Staward Pele is a fortified tower of fourteenth-century date located in the South Tyne valley near Haltwhistle in Northumberland. The structure exemplifies the pele tower type characteristic of the Anglo-Scottish border region, serving as a defensive residence for local gentry during a period of sustained cross-border raiding and conflict. The tower retains substantial masonry of its original construction, preserving evidence of its military and domestic functions typical of such border fortifications. Staward Pele represents an important surviving example of medieval border architecture and settlement patterns in the region.
Staward pele is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006592. View the official record →
Staward Pele is a fortified tower of fourteenth-century date located in the South Tyne valley near Haltwhistle in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006592.
Staward pele 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 1006592.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork and buried remains of Stublick Colliery, immediately south east of Stublick (3.3 km), Langley and Blagill lead smeltmills, flue and chimney (3.3 km), Willimontswyke (uninhabited portions) (4.1 km).
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