Memorials & monuments Β· London
Boyle Tower And Garden Entrance, Home Of Compassion
In or near Thames Ditton.
Boyle Tower And Garden Entrance, Home Of Compassion β Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 minβ45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Thames Ditton Β· 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Boyle Tower and Garden Entrance, Home of Compassion, the nearest railway station is Thames Ditton, which is 0.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is KT7 0NN, and entry is free.
About
Boyle Tower And Garden Entrance, Home Of Compassion is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1420712). 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 Garden entrance, of the late C18, and tower, probably of early C19 date. MATERIALS: the tower is constructed of stock brick in Flemish bond with C20 pantiles to the gables. The garden entrance and section of wall is mainly constructed in red brick. PLAN: three storey tower, square on plan, containing one room at each level, accessed by ladder, and an adjoining garden entrance to the north. EXTERIOR: tower of two storeys with gable ends with kneelers to the north and south sides and an oculus in the north side facing the river. This side also has a low external chimneystack. The east or entrance elevation has a brick stringcourse and a flat-arched entrance. The garden entrance consists of a west-facing wooden architrave beneath an elliptical arch, and with a plank door. It is set in a section of brick wall adjoining the tower to the north. This entrance leads into a round-headed brick tunnel with a gabled roof, terminating in a round-headed arch supported on brick corbels at the eastern end. INTERIOR: the tower has the remains of a brick fireplace and wooden shelving on the ground floor and ladder access only above.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bushy Park and Home Park SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Boyle Tower and Garden Entrance, located in Surrey's Elmbridge, is a Grade II listed memorial. This structure serves as a notable landmark within the area, reflecting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3926, -0.3316
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Elmbridge
- Parish
- Elmbridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- KT7 0NN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Esher and Walton
- Nearest railway station
- Thames Ditton β 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.thamesdittonfarmersmarket.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26676822 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boyle Tower And Garden Entrance, Home Of Compassion?
- Boyle Tower And Garden Entrance, Home Of Compassion is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode KT7 0NN), in the parish of Elmbridge, unparished area.
- What is Boyle Tower And Garden Entrance, Home Of Compassion?
- Boyle Tower And Garden Entrance, Home Of Compassion β Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Boyle Tower And Garden Entrance, Home Of Compassion?
- The nearest railway station is Thames Ditton, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode KT7 0NN.
- Is Boyle Tower And Garden Entrance, Home Of Compassion a listed building?
- Boyle Tower And Garden Entrance, Home Of Compassion is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Boyle Tower And Garden Entrance, Home Of Compassion a protected site?
- Yes β Boyle Tower And Garden Entrance, Home Of Compassion is part of the Bushy Park and Home Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Boyle Tower And Garden Entrance, Home Of Compassion free to visit?
- Yes, Boyle Tower And Garden Entrance, Home Of Compassion is free to enter.
- How do I get to Boyle Tower And Garden Entrance, Home Of Compassion?
- The nearest railway station is Thames Ditton, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KT7 0NN.