Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Leicester Tower To West Of Abbey Manor House
Leicester Tower To West Of Abbey Manor House — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Leicester Tower To West Of Abbey Manor 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 1178685). 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 THE SQUIRES 1. 5249 Leicester Tower to west of Abbey Manor House SP 04 NW 6/264 II 2. Circa 1842. Coursed freestone. An octagonal tower rising in 5 stages to a height of some 50 ft. Overhanging embattled parapet on corbel brackets with grotesque heads at angles. One pointed arched lancet to each face in plain surround, those to upper stage being of 2 lights, and some retaining leaded lights. Pointed arched doorway on west side with stone tablet above inscribed "This tower erected in the year 1842 to the memory of Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, the father and founder of the British House of Commons who was slain in the Battle of Evesham in the year 1265". Stands on a wooded slope above the Worcester Road. Listing NGR: SP0303245725 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 147534 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Leicester Tower is a Grade II listed memorial located to the west of Abbey Manor House in Evesham, Worcestershire, within the West Midlands. This structure is notable for its historical significance, contributing to the heritage of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1098, -1.9571
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Wychavon
- Parish
- Evesham
- Postcode
- WR11 4TB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Droitwich and Evesham
Sources
- wikidata: Q26473390 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leicester Tower To West Of Abbey Manor House?
- Leicester Tower To West Of Abbey Manor House is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR11 4TB), in the parish of Evesham.
- Is Leicester Tower To West Of Abbey Manor House a listed building?
- Leicester Tower To West Of Abbey Manor House is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Leicester Tower To West Of Abbey Manor House free to visit?
- Yes, Leicester Tower To West Of Abbey Manor House is free to enter.
- How do I get to Leicester Tower To West Of Abbey Manor House?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode WR11 4TB. It sits within the Droitwich and Evesham parliamentary constituency.