Burradon Tower

Burradon Tower is a ruinous tower house at Burradon, North Tyneside, England which is both a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade II listed building.[1]

Burradon Tower
Northumberland, England
Burradon Tower
Burradon Tower is located in Northumberland
Burradon Tower
Burradon Tower
Location in Northumberland
Coordinates55.051047°N 1.568988°W / 55.051047; -1.568988
Grid referenceNZ27637303

The Manor of Burradon was acquired by John Orde in 1441 when due to the devastation wrought by the Scots and the poor quality of the soil it was valued at only 20 shillings a year. The tower, originally a three-storeyed single square bay, was probably built about 1553 by Orde's nephew, Bertram Anderson.[2]

The property passed in 1569 to the Ogle family by whom it was extended and improved. A fireplace bears the date 1633 and the initials LO, thought to represent Lancelot Ogle who is thought to have initiated the work.[2]

Following the marriage of Jane Ogle to her cousin James Ogle of Causey Park House the tower was abandoned and by 1769 it was reported to be derelict. In the 19th century the structure was incorporated into a farm building at Burrandon Farm.[3]

References
  1. Historic England. "Burradon Tower (East of Burradon House) (1025387)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  2. "Burradon Tower". University of Newcastle. Archived from the original on 12 January 2012. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  3. Historic England. "Burradon Tower (25254)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 4 April 2015.


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