Castle House Farm

Introduction

The photograph on this page of Castle House Farm by Mick Garratt as part of the Geograph project.

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Castle House Farm

Image: © Mick Garratt Taken: 24 Sep 2005

Situated on the old track between the medieval village of Parva Broctune north to the mill on Broughton Beck (now a Public Bridleway). The house is in an commanding position to defend the manor and village to the south. There was probably no castle ever here but more likely a keep or watchtower. A double chain cannon ball has been found on the farm but this is more probably ammunition rather than a projected missile. The current house dates from about 1800 but may been built on earlier foundations. Reference: Parva Broctune By June Hodgson (2005)

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