Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Folly Tower Approximately 50 Metres South West Of The Bath House
Folly Tower Approximately 50 Metres South West Of The Bath House — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Folly Tower Approximately 50 Metres South West Of The Bath House is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1374605). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details CHEDDLETON C.P. - SJ 95 SE 5/29 Folly tower approx. - 50m south-west of the Bath House GV II Folly. Early C19. Rock-faced coursed stone; flat roof invisible behind crenellated corbelled parapets, Castellar-style. Small plan stepped down a bank of circular tower with attached circular stair tower. The main tower is of 2 storeys lit by 2-light stone mullioned windows, the stair tower to the north-east rises to 3 storeys; entrance to rear. Built as a group with the Bath House (q.v.) and presumably intended to form a prospect never fully realised. The pair are just visible from Basford Hall (q.v.), but do not relate to an approach. Listing NGR: SJ9903551155 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 274517 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Folly Tower is a Grade II listed memorial located approximately 50 metres south-west of the Bath House in Cheddleton, Staffordshire, within the West Midlands region. This structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit, contributing to the local heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0576, -2.0158
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Parish
- Cheddleton
- Postcode
- ST13 7ER
- Parliamentary constituency
- Staffordshire Moorlands
Sources
- wikidata: Q26655463 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Folly Tower Approximately 50 Metres South West Of The Bath House?
- Folly Tower Approximately 50 Metres South West Of The Bath House is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST13 7ER), in the parish of Cheddleton.
- Is Folly Tower Approximately 50 Metres South West Of The Bath House a listed building?
- Folly Tower Approximately 50 Metres South West Of The Bath House is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Folly Tower Approximately 50 Metres South West Of The Bath House free to visit?
- Yes, Folly Tower Approximately 50 Metres South West Of The Bath House is free to enter.
- How do I get to Folly Tower Approximately 50 Metres South West Of The Bath House?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ST13 7ER. It sits within the Staffordshire Moorlands parliamentary constituency.