Mortham Tower |
| Hob Uid: 19934 | |
Location :
County Durham
Rokeby
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| Grid Ref : NZ0863014200 |
| Summary : Fortified manor house, parts of which date from the 14th century. The tower was added in the later 15th century; the south west range, courtyard wall and gateway were built in the early 16th century and the solar was remodelled in the later 16th century. The hall was converted into a barn circa 1820. Restoration work was carried out in 1939. The house comprises a number of ranges set around a courtyard with the south side closed by a wall with a central gateway. |
More information : (NZ 08631420) Mortham Tower (NR) (1)
Mortham Tower, a Medieval courtyard house attached to a pele tower (2) is said to have been built about the time of Henry VIII
(1485-1509) and to have been altered in the 18th century (3). In 1973 it was still known as Mortham Tower and in use as a private residence (4). Grade 2* (2). (2-4)
Fortified manor house, parts of which date from the 14th century. The tower was added in the later 15th century; the south west range, courtyard wall and gateway were built in the early 16th century; and the solar was remodelled in the later 16th century. The hall was converted into a barn circa 1820. Restoration work was carried out in 1939. The house comprises a number of ranges set around a courtyard with the south side closed by a wall with a central gateway. Listed Grade II*. (5)
Listed by Cathcart King. (6) |