Percys Tower |
| Hob Uid: 4157 | |
Location :
Northumberland
Berwick-upon-Tweed
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| Grid Ref : NT9949053360 |
| Summary : Documented site of a medieval tower of 14th century date, now overlain by a modern road. The detached tower stood on the townward side, in advance of the main entrace to Berwick Castle. It was known in the 14th century as Douglas Tower and in the 15th century as Percy's Tower. The tower was itself a heavily defended work, with its own barbican and drawbridge. |
More information : [NT 9949753363] Percy's Tower [LB] (Site of ) [TI] (1)
On the townward side, in advance of the main entrace to Berwick Castle was a detached tower known in the 14th.C. as the "Douglas" and in the 15th C as the "Percy" Tower. This was itself a heavily defended work, with its own barbican and drawbridge. (2)
The tower occupied the site of the present station gateway. (3)
No trace. Site occupied by modern road. (4)
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