Dalden Tower, Medieval fortified manor house in Seaham, England
The structure consists of roughly dressed limestone and sandstone walls with rubble infill, forming a rectangular plan of 10 by 15 meters.
The manor dates to the 12th century under Escolland family ownership, with Sir Jordan de Dalden receiving permission for a private chapel around 1320.
The first floor southeast corner contains a small niche decorated with two shields, reflecting the architectural preferences of medieval English nobility.
The tower remains stand within a medieval manorial complex that includes protective ditches and banks at the southern section of the property.
By the late 18th century, stones from the deteriorating manor were repurposed for constructing Dalden Hall, which itself was demolished in 1967.
Location: Seaham
GPS coordinates: 54.83180,-1.34733
Latest update: March 21, 2025 05:11
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