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Shittleheugh Bastle in Otterburn, England
Shittleheugh Bastle is a well-preserved 16th-century, Grade II listed example of a fortified two-story farmhouse. Shittleheugh Bastle was constructed during a period of frequent border conflicts and raids carried out by the much-feared Border Reivers. The Border Reivers plagued the area between Scotland and England during the 16th and 17th centuries. As a result, many landowners felt the need t…
16th-century fortified two-story farmhouse with 1.2m thick walls.