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