Historic England research records

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 5781
Hob Uid: 5781
Location : Northumberland Bewick
Grid Ref : NU0669021470
Summary : The tower at Old Bewick is first mentioned in 1509 when it belonged to the Prior of Tynemouth. In 1542 part was covered with lead but the rest was out of repair, while in 1548 it was entirely a ruin although recommended by the Border Commissioners for repair. It is mentioned in 1608 and 1614, but in 1676 and 1678 is referred to as being ruinous. A survey of circa 1715 mentions a large ruinous tower in the village. The Eglingham to Chillingham road has been built over the foundations of the building.
More information : The tower at Old Bewick is first mentioned in 1509 when it belonged to the Prior of Tynemouth. In 1542 part was covered with lead but the rest was out of repair, while in 1548 it was entirely a ruin although recommended by the Border Commissioners for repair. It is mentioned in 1608 and 1614, but in 1676 and 1678 is referred to as being ruinous. A survey of c1715 mentions a large ruinous tower in the village. In 1866 some old people could remember the ruins of the tower but the Eglingham to Chillingham road has been constructed over its foundations. The foundations are situated about 60 yards north of the entrance to Mr Langland's house and in the centre of the public road. Mr Langland lived at the farmhouse of Old Bewick, (Farmhouse at NU 06852137. Entrance at NU 0674-2143).(1-5) There is a slight 'bump' in the modern road at NU 06692147 which is 60.m NW of the entrance to the farmhouse. There are no visible indications in the field to the SW but the siting agrees with the textual description. (6) Site of 15th century tower which was last used in the 1670s-80s. (7)

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Source details : C J Bates
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Vol(s) : 14, 1891

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Source details : History of Northumberland 2 part 3 1828 209 (J Hodgson)
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Source Number : 5
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Source details : The Memoir to the Survey of the Eastern Branch of the Watling Street, 1864, p 28 (H MacLauchlan)
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Source Number : 6
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Source details : F1 EG 10-MAR-55
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Source Number : 6a
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Source details : Mr Taylor (10 3 55) Blacksmith, Old Bewick
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Source Number : 7
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : C15
Monument End Date : 1499
Monument Start Date : 1400
Monument Type : Tower House
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Documented in 1509
Monument End Date : 1509
Monument Start Date : 1509
Monument Type : Tower House, Pele Tower
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Last documented 1670-89
Monument End Date : 1689
Monument Start Date : 1670
Monument Type : Tower House
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : NU 02 SE 15
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1955-03-10
End Date : 1955-03-10

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 5781