Elsdon Tower
A chance to explain why even the vicar needed a tower, on a village green made for running about.
The short answer
Elsdon Tower is in Elsdon. It's privately owned and can only be seen from outside. Private home; free to look at, but access stops just inside the entrance gates.
What you actually see
First recorded in 1415 as the Vicar's Pele, held by the Rector of Elsdon, it was a rectory until 1960 and is now a private home, restored between 1995 and 1998.
Known for: A fortified vicarage recorded in 1415.
Tips before you go
Look from just inside the gates and no further, then let the kids loose on the green.
Where Elsdon Tower is
Elsdon. OpenStreetMap ↗ · Directions ↗
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Events at Elsdon Tower
- Nothing listed at Elsdon Tower in The Northumbrian Almanac right now. It is refreshed every week.
Questions people ask about Elsdon Tower
How much does it cost to visit Elsdon Tower?
Free.
When is Elsdon Tower open?
Private home; free to look at, but access stops just inside the entrance gates.
Is Elsdon Tower good for kids?
A chance to explain why even the vicar needed a tower, on a village green made for running about. Time needed: 10 minutes.
Is there parking at Elsdon Tower?
Parking spaces by the village green.
Is Elsdon Tower worth visiting on a rainy day?
Not really. Most of it is outdoors, so save it for a dry day.
What is Elsdon Tower famous for?
A fortified vicarage recorded in 1415.
Sources
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