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Wraysholme Tower is a medieval fortified tower located in Lancashire, dating from the fourteenth century. The structure served a defensive function typical of border fortifications erected during the period of Anglo-Scottish conflict. Built of stone in a compact, robust form characteristic of pele towers of the region, it represents the kind of local stronghold that provided refuge and protection for residents and livestock during times of raid and unrest. The tower survives as a substantial example of medieval military architecture from north-west England.
Wraysholme Tower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007154. View the official record →
Wraysholme Tower is a medieval fortified tower located in Lancashire, dating from the fourteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007154.
Wraysholme 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 1007154.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kirkhead Cave (0.8 km), World War II fighter pens and other airfield remains and defences of the former airfield of RAF Cark (1 km), Peter Hill, Cark (1.9 km).
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