2009
NT9600 : Woodhouses Bastle
taken 17 years ago, near to Hepple, Northumberland, England
This is 1 of 10 images, with title Woodhouses Bastle in this square

Woodhouses Bastle
A bastle is a fortified farmhouse with an upper living area above a vaulted storage basement. The original doorway and windows provided defence against border raiders. Over 1000 bastles were built in the Borders between 1500 and 1700 Link
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The big house to the right is Holystone Grange.
The big house to the right is Holystone Grange.
