Stonehouse Tower remains, Nicholforest - Cumberland Council (UA)
Medieval pele tower. Only two walls stand to any height (approximately 4.5 metres). The east wall is used as part of a cattle shed, but the remainder of the structure is in poor condition and suffering from slow decay. No solution has been agreed.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Stonehouse Tower bastle
- Heritage Category:
- Scheduled Monument
- List Entry Number:
- 1019530
- Local Planning Authority:
- Cumberland Council (UA)
- Site Type:
- Domestic > Fortified house
Location
- Building Name:
- Stonehouse Tower remains
- Unitary Authority:
- Cumberland Council (UA)
- Parish:
- Nicholforest
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Penrith and The Border
- Region:
- North West
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Very bad
- Occupancy / Use:
- Not applicable
- Priority:
- C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- C
- Ownership:
- Unknown
Contact Details
Andrew Davison 0161 242 1412
