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The Hole Bastle
The Hole Bastle, near Bellingham in Northumberland is one of the best surviving examples of a 'bastle' or defensible farmhouse, a type of building unique to the north of England and the Scottish Borders, and only constructed for a limited period, mainly during the sixteenth century.Robin Kent Architecture & Conservation obtained grant support and led the professional team in its repair and restoration, which included structural tieing and repointing, extensive roof repairs and new windows and door to replicate historic examples. The design also includes a new oak handrail to evoke the original timber staircase, which had been replaced in stone in modern times. This enables visitors to gain access to the well preserved interior in relative safety, as well enhancing the use of the building for television costume dramas.
The consultancy has also acted in the conservation and restoration of The Raw Bastle and several other ruined bastle houses (see ruins)
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