Cleadon Tower
Has been described as a Possible Pele Tower
There are no visible remains
| Name | Cleadon Tower |
| Alternative Names | Whitburn |
| Historic Country | Durham |
| Modern Authority | South Tyneside |
| 1974 Authority | Tyne and Wear |
| Civil Parish | Boldon |
Cleadon Tower, which is mentioned as early as 1587 (and is perhaps rather a rare instance of a tower or fortalice standing on a copyhold estate) was taken down by Richard Pemberton, Esq. about twenty-five years ago. It was a square tower of two stages, leaded, and with a spiral-stone stair-case to the top. It was attached to the East end of the present old mansion, and commanded a very extensive prospect (Mr. Abbs, however, supposes, with some probability, that the Tower (though so early mentioned) was merely a fanciful building for pleasure, to enjoy the view.). (Surtees, 1820)
Cleadon Tower, which is mentioned as early as 1587 was taken down by Richard Pemberton, Esq. about twenty-five years ago. It was a square tower of two stages, leaded, and with a spiral stone stair-case to the top. It was attached to the east end of the present old mansion, and commanded a very extensive prospect. Other sources, however, suspect that the tower was a folly, or a fanciful building for pleasure, to enjoy the view, although the 16th century does seem rather early for a folly. The precise location is not clear, but the earlier maps of Cleadon might suggest a likely site. (Tyne and Wear HER (Sitelines))
Not scheduled
This is a Grade 2 listed building protected by law
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| OS Map Grid Reference | NZ384623 |
| Latitude | 54.9542808532715 |
| Longitude | -1.40122997760773 |
| Eastings | 438443 |
| Northings | 562342 |
