More information : Pele at Sharperton (1)
Sharperton, in which is an old tower. (2)
NT 95800406 The only feature in the village of Sharperton that has any of the characteristics of a tower is at the northern and higher
end of the village. The remains are those of a derelict building, the northern part of which appears to be of considerable age. This older part measures 10.2m x 6.5m and has walls of clay bound rubble masonry 1.0m to 1.4m thick and rising to a maximum height of 3.5m. The quoins, some very large, are of roughly dressed blocks. At the base of the walls is a slightly projecting course forming a rough plinth. In the southern part of the building, which is evidently a latter addition, there is a floor joist in situ at first floor level.The architectural features consist of two door openings, a splayed window, and a narrow slit opening.
The remains appear to be those of a defended house typical of others in Northumberland and dating from the late 16th/early 17th cent. They are in poor condition with partly collapsed walls and mutilation caused by wind-sown saplings. (3)
The remains, apart from further slight decay, are as described. Lying among the fallen masonry is a fractured door lintel bearing the inscription 'G P E P 1615. Roger Potz'. (4)
NT 958040 Remains of bastle. (See Type-site NY 88 SE 14) (5)
A bastle as described. The lintel referred to in report of
18 6 70 is situated 1.5 m south-east of the doorway on the east side.
Published survey 1:2500 correct. (6)
Listed by Cathcart King and Dodds. (7,8) |