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Abbeys often had strong towers ( e.g. Blanchland , Farne ) and a crenellated gatehouse ( as did university colleges ) . At Bridlington , Tewkesbury , Whalley ( c . 1348 ) gatehouses are clearly for defence and not mere enclosure and ...
Abbeys often had strong towers ( e.g. Blanchland , Farne ) and a crenellated gatehouse ( as did university colleges ) . At Bridlington , Tewkesbury , Whalley ( c . 1348 ) gatehouses are clearly for defence and not mere enclosure and ...
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Strong pele - tower with tunnel - vaulted basement , hall with laver , solar above , good battlements . Had a chapel in C14 . ( 44 , 101 ) . DALDEN TOWER , Durham 2908 C15 ? D + H Ruins of mediaeval pele in grounds of Dalton Hall .
Strong pele - tower with tunnel - vaulted basement , hall with laver , solar above , good battlements . Had a chapel in C14 . ( 44 , 101 ) . DALDEN TOWER , Durham 2908 C15 ? D + H Ruins of mediaeval pele in grounds of Dalton Hall .
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C ? N of loch is Dryhope, a strong pele-to wer or tower-house .(159). SCALLOWAY, Shetland 4039 1600 C DE L-plan tower-house of four storeys built by Patrick, earl of Orkney. Corbelled turrets, shot-holes, gun-ports, well in kitchen.
C ? N of loch is Dryhope, a strong pele-to wer or tower-house .(159). SCALLOWAY, Shetland 4039 1600 C DE L-plan tower-house of four storeys built by Patrick, earl of Orkney. Corbelled turrets, shot-holes, gun-ports, well in kitchen.
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