Blencow, Blencowe Hall 1893
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32961
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This hall near Greystoke was built with defence in mind. The pele towers of such buildings protected owners, their livestock and goods against raiding Scots and from the lawlessness to which they were more vulnerable due to the remoteness of the region. The Act of Union ended border warfare and Henry Blencow who lived here was knighted by King James I and became Sheriff of Cumberland.
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