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St Cuthbert, Great Salkeld, Cumbria: the pele tower

RIBA Ref No RIBA6937
Artist/PhotographerSmith, Edwin (1912-1971)
CountryUK: England
CityGreat Salkeld
Subject Date1375
Image Date1950
ViewExterior
StyleMedieval
MediumPhotoprint
Library ReferenceESP/CHU/1147 (ES401)
OrientationPortrait
Colour InfoBlack and white
CreditEdwin Smith / RIBA Collections
SubjectChurches ; Belfries, bell towers ; Fortifications
NOTES: The original Saxon church was rebuilt in Norman style in 1080. The pele tower (peel tower) was added in 1380, with an iron door for defence of the inhabitants against the Scots.
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