Description

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BERWICK UPON TWEED
Tweedmouth
WEST END (south,off)
Mounting Block

02-MAR-10

II
Mounting block, probably C17 and possibly C16 in date. It sits off West End, situated between parking spaces directly in front of The Thatch Public House.

It is carved from a single piece of sandstone into four steps, aligned rising to the north west, which have been heavily worn through use. The bottom step appears to have snapped off the main block and is partially buried. There is evidence of scrape lines to its south west side and repair work in concrete to its north east and north west sides. A C20 plaque has been attached to the north east side which reads, `This ancient Mounting Block (louping stane) is all that remains of the Old Thatch House Tavern which was erected in 1535.'

HISTORY: it was most likely placed in this position to serve The Thatch House Tavern, a building with probable C17, and possible C16 origins. This suffered serious fire damage in 1886, but was rebuilt and has continued in use as a public house to the present day. The mounting block appears on the 1:528 Town Plan of 1855 in its current position. It was removed for disposal during the 1970s, but was rescued shortly after and replaced in its original position.

Reasons for Listing

The mounting block off West End in Tweedmouth is recommended for designation at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
* Architectural Interest: It is a good example of a once common piece of street furniture and a reminder of the former importance of horse transport.
* Historic Interest: It is likely to be pre-1700 in date and in its original location.

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26672820

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Recommended Books

• 
  Northumberland (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Georgian Style and Design for Contemporary Living
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  Cumbria: Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Oxfordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of History Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  Yorkshire: York and the East Riding (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)