Whittingham Tower And Attached Cottage

WHITTINGHAM ROAD TO CALLALY NU 0611-0711 (North side, off) Whittingham Village 25/123 Whittingham Tower 21.10.53 and attached cottage

GV II*

Towerhouse, which became ruinous and was converted into almshouses. Late C13 or early C14,, remodelled 1845 by Countess Ravensworth; cottage C18 or early C19.

Squared medieval masonry below, apparently of 2 periods with more massive earlier work in the lower courses and possibly C16 masonry above. Ashlar in C19 sections.

On south, west and north sides medieval masonry reaches to 2nd floor sill level, on east side to 1st floor window only.

3 storeys. Square.

Ground floor doorway on south side has medieval jambs and C17 round-headed top with continuous chamfer.

On east side, 4 steps with iron railings up to Tudor-headed door of 1845 with inscription over. By the munificense of Piety of LADY RAVENSWORTH This ancient Tower which was formerly Used by the village as a place of refuge In time of rapine and insecurity Was repaired and otherwise embellished For the use and benefit of the deserving Poor. AD 1845

Windows, all of 1845, are 1- and 2-light diamond-paned casements in chamfered surrounds. '

C19 battlemented parapet, projecting on close-set rounded corbels. Higher turret in north-east corner.

Interior has walls 8% ft, thick. Tunnel-vaulted ground floor.

Attached, altered cottage with stone-slate roof on west side. Birthplace, in 1745, of Henry Ogle, inventor of the threshing machine.

Northumberland County History: Vol. XIV.

Listing NGR: NU0692411884