Little Harle Tower

Little Harle Tower stands in the quiet countryside near Kirkwhelpington in Northumberland. It is a privately owned country house with parts dating back to the late 15th century. Originally built as a pele tower, it was first recorded in 1541. The Fenwick family owned it until 1552, after which it passed to the Aynsleys. In the early 19th century, Lord Charles Murray-Aynsley and his wife Alicia lived there. The house reflects centuries of changes in ownership and style. A three-storey medieval tower remains at its core, while a two-storey block from the early 18th century forms the centre. Gothic Revival additions were made around 1862, though much of that work was lost in a 19th-century remodelling. The stable block, also Grade II listed, survives from the same period. Visitors find a mix of old and newer sections. The medieval tower and 18th-century block show the house’s layered past. The Gothic Revival additions once gave it a romantic look, though little of that remains. The stable block stands nearby as a reminder of its working history. The Andersons have lived here for generations, keeping the house alive in a rural setting.