The Morefoote, Cumwhitton

Has been described as a Possible Bastle

There are no visible remains

NameThe Morefoote, Cumwhitton
Alternative NamesScarrowhill
Historic CountryCumberland
Modern AuthorityCumbria
1974 AuthorityCumbria
Civil ParishCumwhitton

Possible stonehouse mentioned in 1603 survey as held by Anthonie Scarrowe. (Perriam and Robinson)

The Morefoote, Anthonie Scarrowe a stonehouse at the easte ende of the former (Scarrowhill) (Graham)

Gatehouse Comments

Site not known but possible under the modern farm buildings of Scarrowhill Farm.

- Philip Davis

Not scheduled

Not Listed

Historic England (PastScape) Defra or Monument number(s)
County Historic Environment Record
OS Map Grid ReferenceNY513505
Latitude54.8467903137207
Longitude-2.75933003425598
Eastings351300
Northings550500
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Books

  • Perriam, Denis and Robinson, John, 1998, The Medieval Fortified Buildings of Cumbria (Kendal: CWAAS Extra Series 29) p. 169

Primary Sources

  • Graham, T. H. B. (ed.). 1934, The barony of Gilsland. Lord William Howard's survey, taken in 1603 (Feild-Booke yt explaines all the Map Booke for Gilsland taken in 1603) (Kendal: CWAAS Extra Series 16) p. 126

Other

  • Robinson's annotated copy of The barony of Gilsland (scan kindly sent to Gatehouse by Catherine Bancroft)