Chatton Tower (Tillside)
(NU 0534 2841) Peel (site of). (1)
In 1415 two towers are entered on the list of fortalices. (for the other, Vicar's Tower, see NU 02 NE 6) In the early 16th century the tower is described as being capable of 80 men and inhabited by Thomas Revely. In 1541 it was described as being of the inheritance of Richard Fowberry. Garrisons of the tower are mentioned in 1542 and 1549, and in 1566 it is referred to as 'Fowberyes Tower'. In 1616 the tower was held by John Collingwood but it is not mentioned again and the site is unknown. (2)
A survey of 1586 states that the tower is situated on the Lord's Waste of the town of Chatton. (3)
The site on a north-east/south-west ridge, is under pasture, and there are no traces of antiquity to be seen. (4)
Listed by Cathcart King and by Dodds. (5a-b)
In 1415 two towers are entered on the list of fortalices. (for the other, Vicar's Tower, see NU 02 NE 6) In the early 16th century the tower is described as being capable of 80 men and inhabited by Thomas Revely. In 1541 it was described as being of the inheritance of Richard Fowberry. Garrisons of the tower are mentioned in 1542 and 1549, and in 1566 it is referred to as 'Fowberyes Tower'. In 1616 the tower was held by John Collingwood but it is not mentioned again and the site is unknown. (2)
A survey of 1586 states that the tower is situated on the Lord's Waste of the town of Chatton. (3)
The site on a north-east/south-west ridge, is under pasture, and there are no traces of antiquity to be seen. (4)
Listed by Cathcart King and by Dodds. (5a-b)
N3393
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1955; A S Phillips
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