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C14 Pele tower, probably for Adam de Yrton, now part of Irton Hall. Granite random rubble with carved sandstone detailing; overhanging embattled parapet (C18 renewal?) carried on cavetto eaves moulding. Hipped, lead roof. 2 storeys, with attic and basement, 2 irregular bays. Assorted fenestration, some original with carved labels and cusped heads, some late C19. Interior has segmentally-vaulted basement and full-height newel stair. (Lake District National Park HER)
| Name | Irton Hall |
|---|---|
| Alternative Names | |
| Historic County | Cumberland |
| Civil Parish | Irton With Santon |
| Type | Pele Tower |
| Confidence | Certain |
| Remains | Major |
| Listed | Grade 2* |
| Scheduled Ancient Monument | No |
| Ordnance Survey Reference | NY105005 |
| Eastings | 310500 |
| Northing | 500500 |
| Images of England Reference | 76243 |
| PastScape Reference | 9279 | Historic Environment Record | 3705 |
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Books
- Perriam, Denis and Robinson, John, 1998, The Medieval Fortified Buildings of Cumbria (CWAAS) p105
- Salter, Mike, 1998, The Castles and Tower Houses of Cumbria (Malvern) p63
- Pettifer, A., 1995, English Castles, A guide by counties (Woodbridge) p42
- Crawford, G. and George, C., 1983, Archaeological Survey of Copeland (Kendal; W D Biggs) p35
- King, D.J.C., 1983, Castellarium Anglicanum (London: Kraus) Vol1 p87
- Hugill, Robert, 1977, Castles and Peles of Cumberland and Westmorland (Newcastle; Frank Graham) p100-1
- Pevsner, N., 1967, The Buildings of England: Cumberland and Westmorland (Harmondsworth, Penguin) p143
- Parker, 1926, The Gosforth District (Kendal) p139-51
- Curwen, J.F., 1913, Castles and Fortified Towers of Cumberland, Westmorland and Lancashire North of the Sands (Kendal) p286-7
- Harvey, Alfred, 1911, Castles and Walled Towns of England (Methuen and Co)
- Mackenzie, J.D., 1897, Castles of England (Heinemann) Vol2 p318
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