Bog Head Bastle

United Kingdom / England / Haltwhistle /
 fortification, farmhouse
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This is one of three bastle's in the immediate area. Bog Head Bastle dates back to the 16th century and provided security for farmers and livestock alike at the time. This site shows evidence of a collapsed vault and nearby are remains of two cottages.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bastle_house
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Coordinates:   55°12'45"N   2°22'34"W
This article was last modified 15 years ago