Memorials & monuments · South West England
Former Look Out Tower Incorporated With Tower House At Corner Of Newton Road
In or near South Milton.
Former Look Out Tower Incorporated With Tower House At Corner Of Newton Road — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsbridge Park Side · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Former Look Out Tower is located at postcode TQ8 8HF in South Hams, Devon. The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Park Side, which is approximately 4.9 km away. Entry to the site is free.
About
Former Look Out Tower Incorporated With Tower House At Corner Of Newton Road is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1212738). 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 1. 1591 DEVON ROAD Former look-out tower incorporated with Tower House at corner of Newton Road SX 7338 1/46 II 2. Believed to be circa 1795, altered, 2 storey, stone, semi-circular central arched niche with entrance door inserted, circular staircase projection at south corner. Slightly projecting parapet and castellations with slate slab copes. Lower floor below present road level. Original stone stair rises in higher circular turret, also castellated. Listing NGR: SX7396338840 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 397235 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Salcombe Maritime Museum showcases the maritime history of Salcombe through a variety of models, paintings, and artifacts. Visitors can explore hands-on displays and learn about the town's traditional boatbuilding crafts and shipwrecks. The museum also features a gallery dedicated to the famous racing fruit schooners built in Salcombe.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Salcombe to Kingsbridge Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Former Look Out Tower, incorporated with Tower House, is located at the corner of Newton Road in Salcombe, Devon. This Grade II listed building serves as a memorial, reflecting the architectural heritage of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 50.2361, -3.7687
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Salcombe
- Postcode
- TQ8 8HF
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Phone
- 01548 843 080
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsbridge Park Side — 4.9 km
- Opening
- Daily 10.30am–12.30pm, 2.30pm–4.30pm; closed Sunday mornings
- Official site
- salcombemuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26507697 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Former Look Out Tower Incorporated With Tower House At Corner Of Newton Road?
- Former Look Out Tower Incorporated With Tower House At Corner Of Newton Road is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ8 8HF), in the parish of Salcombe.
- What is Former Look Out Tower Incorporated With Tower House At Corner Of Newton Road?
- Former Look Out Tower Incorporated With Tower House At Corner Of Newton Road — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Former Look Out Tower Incorporated With Tower House At Corner Of Newton Road?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Park Side, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ8 8HF.
- Is Former Look Out Tower Incorporated With Tower House At Corner Of Newton Road a listed building?
- Former Look Out Tower Incorporated With Tower House At Corner Of Newton Road is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Former Look Out Tower Incorporated With Tower House At Corner Of Newton Road a protected site?
- Yes — Former Look Out Tower Incorporated With Tower House At Corner Of Newton Road is part of the Salcombe to Kingsbridge Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Former Look Out Tower Incorporated With Tower House At Corner Of Newton Road free to visit?
- Yes, Former Look Out Tower Incorporated With Tower House At Corner Of Newton Road is free to enter.
- How do I get to Former Look Out Tower Incorporated With Tower House At Corner Of Newton Road?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Park Side, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ8 8HF.