The incredible layers of history at Biddlestone Roman Catholic Chapel, Northumberland. A Pele towers are fortified tower houses commonly found on the Anglo-Scottish border. These tower houses were built from the 13th century to the end of the 16th century. The Pele tower at Biddlestone was first mentioned in a survey of 1415 when it is referred to as the `turris de Biddlestone’. The tower was modified during the 17th century and incorporated into a larger manor house. During the 19th century, th

The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme enable VAT on repairs to be reclaimed. The scheme was in place since 2001. It was UK-wide, easy to apply for, and scrupulously fair: Westminster Abbey and a tiny church on Anglesey were on a level footing when it came to this scheme. The new funding that has been announced is for England only. To read more, please follow this link to our website: https://buff.ly/9vWeoR7 | Friends of Friendless Churches