Memorials & monuments · London
Folly Tower In Back Garden Of Number 23
In or near Shortlands.
Folly Tower In Back Garden Of Number 23 — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Forest Hill · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Folly Tower, the nearest railway station is Forest Hill, located 0.8 km away. The postcode for navigation is SE23 3BN, and entry is free.
About
Folly Tower In Back Garden Of Number 23 is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1193448). 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 LIPHOOK CRESCENT SE23 1. 4424 Folly Tower in back garden of No 23 TQ 3573 23/190 II 2. Circa 1880. Octagonal 3-storey tower of ironstone random rubble with freestone dressings, ie quoins, drip mould at lst floor level, bowtell moulding at 2nd floor and corbel table to low parapet (damaged). Octagonal staircase turret. Small, empty windows, with hollow chamfered elliptical stone arches, in chamfered square frames, 2-light on ground floor. Square doorway with hoodmould. Curiosity value. Listing NGR: TQ3512273637 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 203350 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Folly Tower is a Grade II listed memorial located in the back garden of Number 23 in London. Its designation reflects its architectural significance and historical context within the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4456, -0.0570
- District
- Lewisham
- Parish
- Lewisham, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE23 3BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewisham West and East Dulwich
- Nearest railway station
- Forest Hill — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26488108 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Folly Tower In Back Garden Of Number 23?
- Folly Tower In Back Garden Of Number 23 is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE23 3BN), in the parish of Lewisham, unparished area.
- What is Folly Tower In Back Garden Of Number 23?
- Folly Tower In Back Garden Of Number 23 — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Folly Tower In Back Garden Of Number 23?
- The nearest railway station is Forest Hill, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE23 3BN.
- Is Folly Tower In Back Garden Of Number 23 a listed building?
- Folly Tower In Back Garden Of Number 23 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Folly Tower In Back Garden Of Number 23 free to visit?
- Yes, Folly Tower In Back Garden Of Number 23 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Folly Tower In Back Garden Of Number 23?
- The nearest railway station is Forest Hill, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE23 3BN.