Twizel medieval tower house and folly, Twizel, Duddo - Northumberland (UA)

The present building incorporates the remains of a medieval tower house which continued to be developed and added to into the C19. Much of the C19 structure was demolished and the building, which was once five storeys high, now stands to three storeys. The site has been subject to longstanding lack of regular maintenance. It shows signs of structural instability, including substantial vertical cracks around many of the arches and window openings. A measured survey has been completed.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Twizel medieval tower house and village, post-medieval folly and garden

Heritage Category:

Scheduled Monument

List Entry Number:

1018445

Local Planning Authority:

Northumberland (UA)

Site Type:

Domestic > Settlement

Location

Building Name:

Twizel medieval tower house and folly

Locality:

Twizel

Unitary Authority:

Northumberland (UA)

Parish:

Duddo

Parliamentary Constituency:

North Northumberland

Region:

North East and Yorkshire

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:

Private

Designation:

Scheduled Monument and Listed Building grade II*, part in RPG grade II*

List Entry Number(s):

1018445 and 1042168