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Possible tower at Nesbit (Doddington)

A tower at Nesbit is mentioned in a list dated 1415. (1)

Remains are mentioned in a survey of c.1715. (2)

There is no local knowledge of a tower at Nesbit, and its site could not be established. (3)

The tower was built shortly before 1415 by Thomas Grey, and was abandoned in 1603, although the remains were visible in 1715. (4)
N2129
Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
Medieval (1066 to 1540)
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1967; D King


Source of Reference
Local History of Doddington

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