Gateway, Mortham Tower, Rokeby - County Durham (UA)

Late medieval gateway to grade I medieval fortified manor house, set within landscaped Rokeby Park (Registered grade II*). There is structural movement in the gateway. A support scaffold has been installed due to safety concerns. The flanking courtyard walls are also showing signs of deterioration with some invasive plant growth.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Mortham Tower

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number:

1160832

Local Planning Authority:

County Durham (UA)

Site Type:

Domestic > Country house

Location

Building Name:

Gateway

Unitary Authority:

County Durham (UA)

Parish:

Rokeby

Parliamentary Constituency:

Bishop Auckland

Region:

North East and Yorkshire

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Not applicable

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Private

Designation:

Listed Building grade I, RPG grade II*