Ancroft Vicar's Pele is a 13th century defensible tower, of three storeys, with a tunnel vaulted ground floor. Built into the Norman nave of the church of St Anne, it blocked the 12th century doorway. Entry to the fortified tower, was then only via the church, with a spiral stair giving access to the upper floors. In the 19th century, the church was heavily restored in the Romanesque style. 3 miles south-east is Haggerston Castle and 5 miles south-west is Duddo Castle.