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Parish of Chollerton Sheet 76 Plan 12

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Chipchase Castle Chipchase Castle R. Shaftoe Esqre. 23 Chains North A large and handsome stone
Chipchase Castle White’s Directory of the Boat mansion nearly square built
Chipchase Castle Whellans Directory House in a Castleated style. The
Chipchase Castle White’s Directory south side is highly ornamented
having two Towers one at each of
Chipchase Castle the corners, the western corner or
(Remains of) Tower is the only existing remains
of the ancient Fortress. I am
informed that the present building
is as near the style of the original
Castle as can be arrived at the
design is principally taken from
the existing Tower it being the
only remaining data for
Architects to work from
this magnificent building is
surrounded by an extensive
park.
John Davison
Sapper Royal Engineers

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