The Craster Arms (Beadnell)

The Craster Arms contains the remains of a medieval tower house. It forms the rear half of the main block of the building. It measures about 9m by 7m ,and is built of large roughly squared stone 1.5 to 1.8m thick. The first historical reference to the tower is from a will of 1587. Such towers were built as a defence against raiders from Scotland in the late medieval and early post-medieval period (14th to 16th centuries). The rest of the building was added in the 18th century.
This a Grade II* Listed Building protected by law.

Reference number: N5782
Historical period: Medieval (1066 to 1540)
Post-medieval (1540 to 1900)
Legal status: Listed Building

See also:
Source of Reference
Local History of Beadnell
Location of this site on a map, with option to view historical maps. Please note this link will open a new window. To return to this page please close the new window.
The Past Perfect web site for an example of a medieval castle (Wark).

Craster Arms, Beadnell in 1970. Photo by Northumberland County Council.

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