BURNESIDE HALL It is a ruined 14th century pele tower now attached to a farm house and outbuildings. The fortification of the house was licenced in 1341 when the tower and a gatehouse were built. A 1692 drawing of the hall, shows the building as being three storeys tall with walls just over 1.2 metres thick and with battlements. The 16th century gatehouse is attached to an eight metre section of curtain wall..the only surviving portion. Private Photos Matthew Emmott
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