Memorials & monuments · South East England
Ball Court Fives Tower
Ball Court Fives Tower — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ball Court Fives Tower is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1056281). 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 18 February 2021 to correct person's name and to reformat the text to current standards ST6718 12/140 MILBORNE PORT CP HIGH STREET (south side) Ball Court (Fives Tower) (previously listed as Fives Court) 24.3.61 GV II Ball Court/Fives Tower. Dated 1847. Local stone, one bay rubble coursed, one bay ashlar. Lias stone plinth, stepped pitched copings to walls which are 6 metres high; stepped buttresses of about 4 metres projection at base, dividing wall into bays of c6 metres. Set into the west gable of the house at the northern end is a stone plaque inscribed "The Ball Court Built by Sir W.C Medlycotte in the year 1847. It is earnestly hoped that this court which is meant for the health and amusement of the town will be protected from injury". Listing NGR: 1056281 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 261877 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ball Court Fives Tower is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-East England. This structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit, representative of the region's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9661, -2.4617
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Milborne Port
- Postcode
- DT9 5AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
Sources
- wikidata: Q26307935 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ball Court Fives Tower?
- Ball Court Fives Tower is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT9 5AG), in the parish of Milborne Port.
- Is Ball Court Fives Tower a listed building?
- Ball Court Fives Tower is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ball Court Fives Tower free to visit?
- Yes, Ball Court Fives Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ball Court Fives Tower?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT9 5AG. It sits within the Glastonbury and Somerton parliamentary constituency.