Fenton Tower (Doddington)
A tower existed at Fenton as early as 1415. In 1514, it was described as 'a great tower with a barmkin' in decay. (1)
Foundations were still visible c.1889 in the garden of the farm belonging to Mr Laidlaw. (2)
A field at NT 969335 called Tower Close, may be the site of the tower, though no foundations are visible now. Otherwise no further information. (3)
Fenton Tower or Castle. In 1542 classed with Etal and Ford as 'houses of strengthe'. (4)
Abandoned and dismantled in 1603. In a state of disrepair in 1541, it was repaired, the Warden of the Marches being able to station 100 footmen within it in 1549. (5)
Foundations were still visible c.1889 in the garden of the farm belonging to Mr Laidlaw. (2)
A field at NT 969335 called Tower Close, may be the site of the tower, though no foundations are visible now. Otherwise no further information. (3)
Fenton Tower or Castle. In 1542 classed with Etal and Ford as 'houses of strengthe'. (4)
Abandoned and dismantled in 1603. In a state of disrepair in 1541, it was repaired, the Warden of the Marches being able to station 100 footmen within it in 1549. (5)
N2133
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1967; D King
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