Furnace House, Mohope, Northumberland

This building was built as a bastle house. It is an unusual example in that it is actually dated. It has the date 1639 and initials TK above its entrance. It also has connections to the early lead smelting industry in this area.

Location

Northumberland Mohope

Period

Stuart (1603 - 1713)

Tags

bastle house defence rural industry lead Stuart (1603 - 1713)