Historic houses · North East England
Parson's Tower
In or near Milfield.
Parson's Tower — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Jennifer Petrie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Parson's Tower, the nearest railway station is Heatherslaw, located 1.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TD15 2PX. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Parson's Tower is a historic house located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Details FORD FORD VILLAGE NT 9437 17/102 Parson's Tower GV II Ruined tower, probably a 'Vicar's Pele'. Medieval. Squared stone. Ground- floor entry on south side has been enlarged. Chamfered offset at about 6 ft. above ground. Walls stand to c.12 ft. On east side shallow segmental arch to remains of mural stair. Interior: walls c.7 feet thick. Segmental tunnel-vaulted ground floor. Northumberland County History: Vol. XI. Listing NGR: NT9438837422 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 238069 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Lady Waterford Hall is a Victorian schoolroom featuring a remarkable collection of Pre-Raphaelite murals created by Louisa Anne, Marchioness of Waterford. Visitors can explore the artistic legacy and community history depicted in the murals, which celebrate the lives of local residents.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Parson's Tower is a historic house located in central Scotland. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical context within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.6303, -2.0907
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Ford
- Postcode
- TD15 2PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw — 1.4 km
- Opening
- Daily 11am–5pm; last entry 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.ford-and-etal.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1076395886 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Parson's Tower?
- Parson's Tower is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD15 2PX), in the parish of Ford.
- What is Parson's Tower?
- Parson's Tower — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Parson's Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Heatherslaw, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD15 2PX.
- Is Parson's Tower a listed building?
- Parson's Tower is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Parson's Tower a protected site?
- Yes — Parson's Tower is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Parson's Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Heatherslaw, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD15 2PX.