This historic building is one of the most complete examples in Northumberland, of a 'bastle' or defensible farmhouse. Believed to date from the late 16th century, in 1791 it was the scene of a notorious murder and it is Grade II listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. We have prepared a scheme of conservation and repair to make it sound and waterproof, including re-roofing, tieing cracks and repointing with lime-based mortar, providing 'bat friendly' windows, two new double-boarded doors and a new handrail, to preserve the building as part of our heritage and enable visitors to gain access to the interiors in safety.