ORMSIDE HALL Ormside Hall pele tower was built in the 14th century, and has been incorporated into the a later 17th century hall and associated outbuildings. The pele tower has had a gabled roof added at some later date, thereby losing the original castellated roof. The 11th century church at Ormside, dedicated to St James, is built over a the probable remains of an early medieval ringwork. It's thought that the fortification here could have been a forerunner of Ormside Hall, which is situated less than a hundred yards away. The church tower may have been built to be capable of defence. Photos Matthew Emmott
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