What is recorded here

Heiferlaw tower house stands 230m north east of Holywell in Northumberland, England. The National Heritage List for England records the site as a scheduled monument. The official marker identifies the centre of the saved place. Listing does not by itself mean that the public may enter the area.

The National Heritage List for England records Heiferlaw tower house, 230m north east of Holywell as a scheduled monument. The saved point comes from the centre supplied by the official record. Listing does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

Heiferlaw tower house is a 16th-century fortified dwelling associated with the powerful Maxwells of Netherlee, reflecting the turbulent border warfare between England and Scotland. Its importance lies in its role as a defensive structure and its preservation as a scheduled monument, offering insight into late medieval border architecture and society.

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