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Settlingstones Tower (Newbrough and Fourstones)

At Satlyngestones (name Settlingstones NY 84696826 - OS 6 inch 1920) is a tower of the inheritance of William Carnabye, esquire, in measurable good repair. (1)

Shown by Hadcock. (2)

The farmhouse and outbuildings are all of a late period of construction. No traces of antiquity can be found in or around the farmstead. The tenant, Mr Cookson, can offer no historical information.
The site is level ground against a very gentle east slope, which overlooks the Settlingstones Burn Valley to the north and east. The ground rises south-wards to a pasture ridge beyond a small vale. (3)

Settlingstones Tower, in list of 1541. No trace. (4)

The tower was recorded asabeing in good condition in 1541. Listed by Cathcart King and Dodds. (5a-b)
N7569
Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
Medieval (1066 to 1540)
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1956; A S Phillips


Source of Reference
Local History of Newbrough and Fourstones

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