Memorials & monuments · North West England
Stansfield Tower, Blacko
Stansfield Tower, Blacko — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Stansfield Tower, Blacko is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1243122). 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 This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 26/06/2014 SD 84 SE 7/72 BLACKO Blacko Tower, also known as Stansfield Tower (Formerly listed as Blacks Tower, BROGDEN) II Folly tower. A plaque reads Built by/J Stansfield/1890/Restored/1950/Ps 127 v 1. Approximately 30ft high. Built as a folly. Circular. Coursed rubble. Widely spaced battlements. Two steps up to plain doorway. Spiral stone staircase inside leading to observation platform. Prominent hilltop landmark. (Ps 127 v 1 Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.) Listing NGR: SD8596042196 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 186212 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Stansfield Tower is a Grade II listed memorial located in Blacko, North-West England. The tower is distinguished by its architectural significance and historical importance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8758, -2.2150
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Pendle
- Parish
- Blacko
- Postcode
- BB9 6NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Pendle and Clitheroe
Sources
- wikidata: Q26535823 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stansfield Tower, Blacko?
- Stansfield Tower, Blacko is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB9 6NF), in the parish of Blacko.
- Is Stansfield Tower, Blacko a listed building?
- Stansfield Tower, Blacko is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Stansfield Tower, Blacko free to visit?
- Yes, Stansfield Tower, Blacko is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stansfield Tower, Blacko?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BB9 6NF. It sits within the Pendle and Clitheroe parliamentary constituency.