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Pair of bastles, Chesterwood (Haydon)

The remains of a two post-medieval bastles, part of a group of five, can be seen at Chesterwood. The bastles adjoin one another and are situated west of Mellom Cottage, Chesterwood. They are known by archaeologists as Chesterwood I and II. They are Scheduled Monuments and Grade II Listed Buildings protected by law.

Reference number: N7591
Historical period: Post-medieval (1540 to 1900)
Legal status: Listed Building
Scheduled Ancient Monument

See also:
Source of Reference
Local History of Haydon
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Chesterwood bastle 1, Haydon. Photo by Peter Ryder.
Chesterwood bastle 1, Haydon. Photo by Peter Ryder.

Chesterwood bastle 2, Haydon. Photo by Peter Ryder.
Chesterwood bastle 2, Haydon. Photo by Peter Ryder.

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