The Stone House, Back Lane, Stanhope (Stanhope)
The Stone House, Back Lane, Stanhope 2003
The Stone House, Back Lane, Stanhope 2003
The Stone House, Back Lane, Stanhope 2007
The Stone House, Back Lane, Stanhope 2007
Stanhope, Stone House © Ryder, P 2006
Stanhope, Stone House © Ryder, P 2006
Stanhope, Stone House © Ryder, P 2006
Stanhope, Stone House © Ryder, P 2006
Stone House, Stanhope, is mentioned in a document of 1608, but it had been converted into cottages before the 17th century. It was originally built as the Rectory; after a new Rectory was built on Front Street in 1697 (rebuilt again in 1821) it was sub-divided into two houses, only recently re-united.
In appearance it seems to be a medieval pele tower. It has small windows strongly fortified with iron bars in the upper floors, but larger 17th century windows on the ground floor. It is a Grade II listed building protected by law.
Dendrochronology helps to conclude that the building was constructed around AD 1533.
Alleged to be a former rectory and possible pele, though the walls are thin.
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Defensible Buildings in County Durham Survey 2005 - 2006; Peter Ryder, Historic Building Consultant
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