Parson's Tower (Ford)
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Description
"The remains of Parson's Tower stand alone in a field south west of Ford Castle and north-west of the parish church. Only the basement survives with 2m thick walls. The date of the tower is not known, but it was mentioned in a document dating to 1541 as a `lytle tower which was the mansion of the parsonage'. By 1663 the parson's house was described as `totally demolished' and a new rectory was built later at the north-west corner of the churchyard. This in turn was pulled down around 1878. The entrance to the tower was originally in the centre of the east wall, through a lobby with both inner and outer doorways...." -
Owner
Keys to the Past (Durham & Northumbria County Councils) -
Source
Local (Co-Curate) -
License
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Further information
Link: https://keystothepast.info/search-records/results-of-search/results-of-search-2/site-details/?PRN=N1813
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Added by: Simon Cotterill
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