Great Salkeld Rectory

In the civil parish of Great Salkeld.
In the historic county of Cumberland (Modern Authority of Cumbria, 1974 county of Cumbria).

Fortified Rectory. Probably early C15 with alterations dated and inscribed T&MM 1674 (Thomas Musgrave) on reused lintel, and mid C19 alterations. Oldest part has thick red sandstone rubble walls, on chamfered plinth. Extensions of red sandstone rubble with flush quoins, on chamfered plinth, all with graduated greenslate roof and clustered red sandstone candlestick chimney stacks. 2-storey tower,now with gabled roof, projects slightly to right; central lower 2-storey hall range of 2 bays and left projecting single-bay extension under common roof.

This site has been described as a;
Pele Tower.
The confidence that this site is a medieval fortification or palace is Certain.
Major remains.

The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is NY55173660

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