Memorials & monuments · London
Hampton Court Tilt Yard Tower
In or near Thames Ditton.
Hampton Court Tilt Yard Tower — Grade I 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
- Hampton Court · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hampton Court Tilt Yard Tower, the nearest railway station is Hampton Court, located 0.5 km away. Admission is free.
About
Hampton Court Tilt Yard Tower is a Grade I listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1065440). 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. 5028 HAMPTON COURT Hampton Court Tilt yard tower TQ 1568 32/31 2.9.52 I GV 2. Tower on wall between Tilt yard and The Wilderness, from which to observe tournaments. Early C16, with later modifications. Red brick. Three storeys. One window wide, with further bay set back to right. Castellated parapet with stone dressing. Arched window to ground floor segmental above, rebuilt later. Built by Henry VIII. Only survivor of the original 5 towers. Listing NGR: TQ1564568703 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 205392 Legacy System: LBS
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
Hampton Court Tilt Yard Tower is a Grade I listed building located in London. It was originally part of the Tudor palace complex and served as a venue for jousting events during the reign of Henry VIII. The tower remains a significant historical structure within the grounds of Hampton Court Palace.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4046, -0.3361
- District
- Richmond upon Thames
- Parish
- Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- KT8 9AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Twickenham
- Nearest railway station
- Hampton Court — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527981 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hampton Court Tilt Yard Tower?
- Hampton Court Tilt Yard Tower is in London, United Kingdom (postcode KT8 9AU), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is Hampton Court Tilt Yard Tower?
- Hampton Court Tilt Yard Tower — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hampton Court Tilt Yard Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Hampton Court, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KT8 9AU.
- Is Hampton Court Tilt Yard Tower a listed building?
- Hampton Court Tilt Yard Tower is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Hampton Court Tilt Yard Tower a protected site?
- Yes — Hampton Court Tilt Yard Tower is part of the Bushy Park and Home Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Hampton Court Tilt Yard Tower free to visit?
- Yes, Hampton Court Tilt Yard Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hampton Court Tilt Yard Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Hampton Court, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KT8 9AU.