House & Family History: To a medieval house that may date, in parts, to the 14th century, the Jerusalem Tower was probably built in the 1460s as a temporary refuge for the Crackanthorpe family, who fought on the losing side in the Wars of the Roses. In 1533 a hall was added to link the Jerusalem Tower to a third tower, which was rebuilt by Anthony Salvin in the mid-19th century. Newbiggin is noted for its early 16th century tower with life-sized sculpted figures in armor on the ridge.

House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Not Listed

Current Seat / Home of: Crackanthorpe family; here since the 14th century.

Past Seat / Home of: William Crackanthorpe, 19th century. Cookson family, 18th century (the house passed through the female line to the Cooksons, who changed their surname to Crackanthorpe).

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

Ownership Details: A self-contained wing of the House can be let.

House Open to Public: By Appointment

Historic Houses Member: No