Historic houses · North West England
Barnaby's Tower
In or near Chester.
Barnaby's Tower — a Grade I-listed historic house in wales-north, United Kingdom.
John S Turner — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway · 0.6 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Barnaby's Tower, the nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, located 0.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CH1 1AG. Please note that accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Barnaby's Tower is a Grade I-listed building in wales-north, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Heritage listing
Barnaby's Tower stands at the southeast corner of the city walls of Chester, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. The tower probably dates from the 13th century, and it was damaged in 1644–46 during the Civil War. When the city walls were converted into a raised walkway between 1702 and 1708, the tower was converted to form a feature at this corner. It has been repaired on occasions since, and in 1879–80 was altered at the expense of one of the city councillors. The tower is constructed in coursed red sandstone rubble, and stands on a stony outcrop. It forms a three-sided projection from the walls, its top being level with the walkway, and is decorated with mock crenellation.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Sick to Death is a unique museum located in St Michael's Church, Chester, that explores the history of medicine through interactive exhibits. Visitors can engage with various displays, including a life-size autopsy cadaver and immersive experiences related to historical medical practices.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Barnaby's Tower stands at the southeast corner of the city walls of Chester, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. The tower probably dates from the 13th century, and it was damaged in 1644–46 during the Civil War. When the city walls were converted into a raised walkway between 1702 and 1708, the tower was converted to form a feature at this corner. It has been repaired on occasions since, and in 1879–80 was altered at the expense of one of the city councillors. The tower is constructed in coursed red sandstone rubble, and stands on a stony outcrop. It forms a three-sided projection from the walls, its top being level with the walkway, and is decorated with mock crenellation. There is no evidence of any chamber at a lower level.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 53.1876, -2.8875
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH1 1AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester North and Neston
- Phone
- 01244 421219
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–6pm; last entry 5pm
- Official site
- sicktodeath.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q4861344 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Barnaby's Tower (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barnaby's Tower?
- Barnaby's Tower is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH1 1AG), in the parish of Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area.
- What is Barnaby's Tower?
- Barnaby's Tower — a Grade I-listed historic house in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barnaby's Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH1 1AG.
- Is Barnaby's Tower a listed building?
- Barnaby's Tower is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Barnaby's Tower a protected site?
- Yes — Barnaby's Tower is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Barnaby's Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH1 1AG.