Memorials & monuments · South West England
Ornamental Tower About 10 Metres North West Of Caerhays Castle
In or near Portloe.
Ornamental Tower About 10 Metres North West Of Caerhays Castle — 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ornamental Tower About 10 Metres North West Of Caerhays Castle is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1138117). 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 ST MICHAEL CAERHAYS SW 94 SE 3/134 Ornamental tower about 10 metres - north west of Caerhays Castle GV II Ornamental tower. 1808, by John Nash, for J.B. Trevanion. Slatestone rubble. Plan: Small L-plan tower, with retaining walls to right and left. Exterior: Small 2-storey tower with embattled parapet. There is a 2-centred arched doorway. The retaining wall to left is buttressed and the retaining wall to right is ramped down. The walls and tower are set into the bank, and form an ornamental feature of the garden at Caerhays Castle; used as a privy. Sources: Summerson, J.: The Life and Work of John Nash, Architect. 1980. Listing NGR: SW9706341606 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 71632 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Caerhays Castle & Garden is a historic estate located on the south coast of Cornwall, known for its stunning architecture and rich heritage. The estate features internationally acclaimed gardens, particularly famous for its collection of camellias and rhododendrons, attracting visitors who appreciate natural beauty and tranquility.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cuckoo Rock to Turbot Point SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Ornamental Tower, located about 10 metres north-west of Caerhays Castle in St. Michael Caerhays, South-West England, is a Grade II listed memorial. Its designation indicates historical significance, contributing to the area's architectural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 50.2395, -4.8473
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Michael Caerhays
- Postcode
- PL26 6LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Official site
- www.caerhays.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26431292 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ornamental Tower About 10 Metres North West Of Caerhays Castle?
- Ornamental Tower About 10 Metres North West Of Caerhays Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL26 6LY), in the parish of St. Michael Caerhays.
- What is Ornamental Tower About 10 Metres North West Of Caerhays Castle?
- Ornamental Tower About 10 Metres North West Of Caerhays Castle — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ornamental Tower About 10 Metres North West Of Caerhays Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode PL26 6LY.
- Is Ornamental Tower About 10 Metres North West Of Caerhays Castle a listed building?
- Ornamental Tower About 10 Metres North West Of Caerhays Castle is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ornamental Tower About 10 Metres North West Of Caerhays Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Ornamental Tower About 10 Metres North West Of Caerhays Castle is part of the Cuckoo Rock to Turbot Point SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Ornamental Tower About 10 Metres North West Of Caerhays Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Ornamental Tower About 10 Metres North West Of Caerhays Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ornamental Tower About 10 Metres North West Of Caerhays Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL26 6LY. It sits within the Truro and Falmouth parliamentary constituency.