Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTower house in Chillingham Park, 270m north east of Hepburn Cottage

Tower house in Chillingham Park, 270m north east of Hepburn Cottage

England
List entry 1017360
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Tower house in Chillingham Park is a medieval defensive structure located in Northumberland. The tower house dates to the medieval period and forms part of the fortified landscape characteristic of the Anglo-Scottish border region, where such structures provided protection and control of territory. The monument survives as a standing tower, representing the architectural tradition of tower houses that were built by both gentry and nobility throughout northern England during the medieval centuries. Its location within Chillingham Park reflects the historical importance of the estate and its strategic position in relation to the wider border landscape.

Tower house in Chillingham Park, 270m north east of Hepburn Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017360. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tower house in Chillingham Park, 270m north east of Hepburn Cottage?

Tower house in Chillingham Park is a medieval defensive structure located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017360.

Who is responsible for protecting Tower house in Chillingham Park, 270m north east of Hepburn Cottage?

Tower house in Chillingham Park, 270m north east of Hepburn Cottage 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 1017360.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tower house in Chillingham Park, 270m north east of Hepburn Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork at Crawley Tower (8.3 km), Round cairn on Titlington Pike (9 km), Round cairn, 50m south of Titlington Pike (9.1 km).

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