Headshope

Has been described as a Possible Bastle

There are uncertain remains

NameHeadshope
Alternative Names
Historic CountryNorthumberland
Modern AuthorityNorthumberland
1974 AuthorityNorthumberland
Civil ParishHepple

This is a ruined farmstead to the west of Headshope Wood. There are two ruined buildings still standing. The site was first recorded in 1568 and was last occupied about 1930. (Keys to the Past)

Gatehouse Comments

Listed as a bastle by Christopherson and given a condition of 'unknown'. The HER record does not describe the ruins as a bastle although the date given and the location are certainly consistent with the site being that of a bastle although the ruins may represent a later redevelopment.

- Philip Davis

Not scheduled

Not Listed

County Historic Environment Record
OS Map Grid ReferenceNY932994
Latitude55.2887191772461
Longitude-2.10811996459961
Eastings393200
Northings599400
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Journals

  • Christopherson, R., 2011, 'Northumberland bastles: origin and distribution' Medieval Settlement Research Vol. 26 p. 21-33 (listed in appendix)