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Old Vicarage


The former Vicarage and pele tower, is located next to the Church of the Holy Trinity in Embleton.  In 1332 Merton College, patron of Embleton, agreed to provide quarters where the vicar might "live suitably and entertain visitors decently"; however, it is thought that the vicarage had to be rebuilt after the parish was laid waste by the Scots in 1385.[1] The pele tower was built to provide defences from future attack. In 1828 major extensions were made to the vicarage by John Dobson for Rev. George Grimes. The building, now a private residence, is Grade I listed on the National Heritage List for England.

Embleton Historic Buildings and Monuments in Embleton Civil Parish Private Residence Anglo-Scottish Wars Grade I Listed Pele Tower John Dobson (1787 - 1865)
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THE OLD VICARAGE - Embleton - List Entry
- "Early C14 house or solar wing reconstructed c.1390 as tower; kitchen wing mid-C18; major extensions by John Dobson 1828 for Rev. George Grimes. Tower squared stone and rubble, with south …
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List grade: 1
List number: 1041824
County: Northumberland
Grid ref: NU2305322435

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