Mortham Tower, Rokeby parish (Rokeby)

Mortham Tower, Rokeby parish © Ryder, P 2006

Mortham Tower, a Medieval courtyard house attached to a Pele tower, is said to have been built about the time of Henry VII (1485-1509) and to have been altered in the 18th century. It is one of the best-preserved and most picturesque medieval fortified manor houses in the North of England. In 1973 it was still known as Mortham Tower and in use as a private residence (1).

Fortified manor house, parts of which date from the 14th century. The tower was added in the later 15th century; the south west range, courtyard wall and gateway were built in the early 16th century and the solar was remodelled in the later 16th century. The hall was converted into a barn circa 1820. Restoration work was carried out in 1939. The house comprises a number of ranges set around a courtyard with the south side closed by a wall with a central gateway. (24)

Reference number:

D1931

Historical period:

Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
20th Century (1901 to 2000)
Medieval (1066 to 1540)

Legal status:

Registered Park or Garden of Historic Interest
• National Heritage List for England Entry Number: 1000733

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