Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Folly Tower And Gateway Approximately 15 Metres East Of Number 23 Bargate
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Folly Tower And Gateway Approximately 15 Metres East Of Number 23 Bargate — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Grimsby Town · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Folly Tower And Gateway, the nearest railway station is Grimsby Town, located 0.4 km away. Entry to the site is free.
About
Folly Tower And Gateway Approximately 15 Metres East Of Number 23 Bargate is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1379384). 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 GRIMSBY TA2608NE BRIGHOWGATE 699-1/26/22 (West side) Folly tower and gateway approximately 15m east of No.23 Bargate GV II Folly tower and adjoining gateway. c1859, with gateway partly rebuilt in late C20. Red brick with stone dressings. Gothic Revival style. EXTERIOR: square-section tower approximately 6 metres high, with arched gateway on north side. Tower of 2 stages. Chamfered plinth, pointed 4-centred arched openings to each side with chamfered jambs. Buttress to west. Moulded dentilled brick string course to upper stage with pairs of lancet openings to each side. Lombardy frieze, moulded brick modillioned string course, coped embattled parapet. Wide 4-centred arched gateway attached to north side, with square piers with chamfered plinths, chamfered jambs, keystone, and stone-coped crow-stepped gable. INTERIOR: not inspected. A folly in the former garden of No.23 Bargate (qv), built in matching style and materials to the house. Now incorporated in a late C20 housing development. Included for group value with No.23 Bargate (qv). (Grimsby Planning Department: Wellow Conservation Area: Grimsby Borough Council: 1972-: MAP). Listing NGR: TA2652308858 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 478763 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Folly Tower and Gateway is a Grade II listed memorial located approximately 15 metres east of number 23 Bargate in North East Lincolnshire, Yorkshire. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5611, -0.0913
- District
- North East Lincolnshire
- Parish
- North East Lincolnshire, unparished area
- Postcode
- DN32 0QY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes
- Nearest railway station
- Grimsby Town — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.craftunionpubs.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26659640 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Folly Tower And Gateway Approximately 15 Metres East Of Number 23 Bargate?
- Folly Tower And Gateway Approximately 15 Metres East Of Number 23 Bargate is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN32 0QY), in the parish of North East Lincolnshire, unparished area.
- What is Folly Tower And Gateway Approximately 15 Metres East Of Number 23 Bargate?
- Folly Tower And Gateway Approximately 15 Metres East Of Number 23 Bargate — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Folly Tower And Gateway Approximately 15 Metres East Of Number 23 Bargate?
- The nearest railway station is Grimsby Town, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN32 0QY.
- Is Folly Tower And Gateway Approximately 15 Metres East Of Number 23 Bargate a listed building?
- Folly Tower And Gateway Approximately 15 Metres East Of Number 23 Bargate is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Folly Tower And Gateway Approximately 15 Metres East Of Number 23 Bargate a protected site?
- Yes — Folly Tower And Gateway Approximately 15 Metres East Of Number 23 Bargate is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Folly Tower And Gateway Approximately 15 Metres East Of Number 23 Bargate free to visit?
- Yes, Folly Tower And Gateway Approximately 15 Metres East Of Number 23 Bargate is free to enter.
- How do I get to Folly Tower And Gateway Approximately 15 Metres East Of Number 23 Bargate?
- The nearest railway station is Grimsby Town, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN32 0QY.