Thesaurus Term/Concept: TOWER HOUSE
| Identifier | 68914 |
|---|---|
| Class | MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A multi-storey, fortified hall house with one of the crosswings being raised in the form of a crenellated tower. Permanently occupied, they date from the mid 14th to the 17th century and are found mainly in the border counties of the North of England. |
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| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MNT14185 Beauvale Priory, Greasley - Prior's House (Building) |
| Monument Type | MNT14227 C13 Tower house at Manor Farm, Halloughton (Building) |