Clifton Hall CA10 2EA 
Entry: Free for everyone
Open: seasonal - check website
Dogs: on leads
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About:
The 15th-century pele tower is all that remains of the substantial medieval manor house of Clifton Hall. Demolished in the early19th century to make way for the existing farmhouse, the hall was constructed in the late 14th century by the Engaine family. Archaeology has revealed that this tower was not built until around 1475, at least 100 years after the original house. It is often referred to as a pele tower, the implication being that it was constructed when the border areas of England and Scotland were politically unsettled and defence was of uppermost importance in building. However, Clifton does not have the massive walls and slit-like windows familiar in other pele towers – its purpose may have been as much to demonstrate the status of its owners as to repel attackers. It was used as a farm building until 1973 when the site was taken into the guardianship of the Department of the Environment.

Parking:
There is no dedicated car park at Clifton Hall.  Access through the farm to the site is on foot only.
Parking is available in Clifton village. There is a small car park on the other side of the road next to the church.

Facilities:
None on site
There are facilities at nearby Brougham Castle

Notes:
Clifton Hall sits within a working farm - please do not park in front of the farm gates or block the farm track.

Contact:
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Tel: 0370 3331181