Hunstanworth; remains of pele tower. (Hunstanworth)

At the west end of the churchyard the ruined remains of the basement of a small pele tower can be seen. It had an arched or vaulted roof, which remained in perfect condition until it collapsed in 1883. This is a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

Reference number: D2282
Historical period: Medieval (1066 to 1540)
Legal status: Scheduled Ancient Monument

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Source of Reference
Local History of Hunstanworth
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Hunstanworth Pele Tower remains. From the South-West. July 2001

Hunstanworth © Ryder, P 2008

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