Craster Tower, Grade II* listed castle in Craster, England
The stone castle features a rectangular pele tower from the 14th century with walls two meters thick and a barrel vault supporting the upper structure.
The Craster family obtained permission to construct the pele tower in the late 14th century, and it appears in a 1415 survey of Border strongholds.
The estate underwent changes in 1769 when George Craster added a five-bay Georgian mansion, integrating architectural elements from different historical periods.
The castle contains three residential apartments following its restoration by Oswin Craster and his cousins after they repurchased the property in 1965.
The original four-story medieval tower was reduced to three levels in the 18th century to accommodate higher ceilings during the Georgian renovation period.
Location: Craster
GPS coordinates: 55.46930,-1.60427
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:51
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