Netherhall in Cumberland

Has been described as a Certain Pele Tower

There are major building remains

NameNetherhall in Cumberland
Alternative Names
Historic CountryCumberland
Modern AuthorityCumbria
1974 AuthorityCumbria
Civil ParishMaryport

A large country mansion in red sandstone, comprising a mediaeval pele tower to the south-east built largely of Roman dressed stones, mid and late Georgian additions and alterations, and extensive late C19 wings on the north-west side. There is a fine Roman Doric colonnade at the entrance, having 9 columns with mouided entablature. The C19 wing has 5 gabled semi-dormers and mullion and transom windows on 2 storeys. At the time of survey, 1976, the house is standing derelict after a serious fire. (Listed Building Report)

Was a large country house consisting of a C14 pele tower built largely of Roman dressed stones, mid and late Georgian additions and alterations with additional C19 wings. In 1976 the house was derelict because of a serious fire. House demolished in 1979 except for pele tower. (From Perriam and Robinson)

This site is a scheduled monument protected by law

This is a Grade 2* listed building protected by law

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Historic England Listed Building number(s)
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County Historic Environment Record
OS Map Grid ReferenceNY041367
Latitude54.7158012390137
Longitude-3.48861002922058
Eastings304180
Northings536720
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Books

  • Salter, Mike, 1998, The Castles and Tower Houses of Cumbria (Malvern: Folly Publications) p. 78
  • Perriam, Denis and Robinson, John, 1998, The Medieval Fortified Buildings of Cumbria (Kendal: CWAAS Extra Series 29) p. 20 (plan)
  • Pevsner, N., 1967, Buildings of England; Cumberland and Westmorland (LLondon) p. 160

Other

  • English Heritage, 2006, Extensive Urban Survey - Cumbria (Cumbria County Council) Download copy