Hethpool House, Kirknewton
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Hethpool House is an Edwardian house at Kirknewton
, near Wooler
, Northumberland
which has Grade II listed building status. Built in 1919 on the site of a late 17th century house which had been the seat of Admiral Lord Collingwood
, it was improved in the Arts and crafts
style in 1928 for Sir Arthur Munro Sutherland Bt.
.
The grounds include the remains of an ancient pele tower, Hethpool Tower, which was a small fortified 14th century tower house, and which is now a Scheduled Ancient Monument
and Grade II listed building.
Kirknewton, Northumberland
Kirknewton is a Northumbrian village to the north of the county of Northumberland, about from the town of Wooler and roughly the same distance to the Scottish Borders...
, near Wooler
Wooler
Wooler is a small town in Northumberland, England. It lies on the edge of the Northumberland National Park, by the Cheviot Hills and so is a popular base for walkers and is referred to as the "Gateway to the Cheviots"...
, Northumberland
Northumberland
Northumberland is the northernmost ceremonial county and a unitary district in North East England. For Eurostat purposes Northumberland is a NUTS 3 region and is one of three boroughs or unitary districts that comprise the "Northumberland and Tyne and Wear" NUTS 2 region...
which has Grade II listed building status. Built in 1919 on the site of a late 17th century house which had been the seat of Admiral Lord Collingwood
Cuthbert Collingwood, 1st Baron Collingwood
Vice Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood, 1st Baron Collingwood was an admiral of the Royal Navy, notable as a partner with Lord Nelson in several of the British victories of the Napoleonic Wars, and frequently as Nelson's successor in commands.-Early years:Collingwood was born in Newcastle upon Tyne...
, it was improved in the Arts and crafts
Arts and crafts
Arts and crafts comprise a whole host of activities and hobbies that are related to making things with one's hands and skill. These can be sub-divided into handicrafts or "traditional crafts" and "the rest"...
style in 1928 for Sir Arthur Munro Sutherland Bt.
Arthur Sutherland
Sir Arthur Munro Sutherland, 1st Baronet KBE , of Hethpool House, Kirknewton, Northumberland, was an English shipowner and philanthropist....
.
The grounds include the remains of an ancient pele tower, Hethpool Tower, which was a small fortified 14th century tower house, and which is now a Scheduled Ancient Monument
Scheduled Ancient Monument
In the United Kingdom, a scheduled monument is a 'nationally important' archaeological site or historic building, given protection against unauthorized change. The various pieces of legislation used for legally protecting heritage assets from damage and destruction are grouped under the term...
and Grade II listed building.