Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Grey Friars Tower
In or near East Hauxwell.
Grey Friars Tower — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Grey Friars Tower is a Grade I listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1212029). 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. THE FRIARY 1549 ---------- Grey Friars Tower NZ 1701 SW 3/101 1.8.52. I GV 2. Late C15 tower of pleasing design and proportions with high moulded arches to each face and a segmental-headed window above each arch, with perpendicular tracery. Part of a new building which was to replace the C13 monastery. The work was stopped by the Dissolution. AM. Grey Friars Tower, The Friary, Gates, Gate Piers, Walling and No 4 (Friary Lodge)form a group Listing NGR: NZ1710101043 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 322997 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Green Howards Museum is a regimental museum that showcases military stories and personal tales from over 300 years of conflict. With a collection of more than 35,000 artefacts, it highlights the legacies of soldiers and their experiences in both war and peace.
Place summary
Grey Friars Tower is a Grade I listed memorial located in Yorkshire. It is a remnant of the Franciscan friary established in the 13th century, notable for its historical significance and architectural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4045, -1.7380
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Richmond
- Postcode
- DL10 4UJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Opening
- Monday – Saturday 10.00am to 4.30pm
- Official site
- greenhowards.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17538278 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grey Friars Tower?
- Grey Friars Tower is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL10 4UJ), in the parish of Richmond.
- What is Grey Friars Tower?
- Grey Friars Tower — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Grey Friars Tower?
- Drivers can use postcode DL10 4UJ.
- Is Grey Friars Tower a listed building?
- Grey Friars Tower is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Grey Friars Tower free to visit?
- Yes, Grey Friars Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grey Friars Tower?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL10 4UJ. It sits within the Richmond and Northallerton parliamentary constituency.