Memorials & monuments · East of England
Pentlow Tower Approximately 90 Metres South West Of House
In or near Foxearth.
Pentlow Tower Approximately 90 Metres South West Of House — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Sudbury · 7.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Pentlow Tower is located approximately 90 metres south west of the house at postcode CO10 7JW. The nearest railway station is Sudbury, which is 7.1 km away. Entry to the site is free.
About
Pentlow Tower Approximately 90 Metres South West Of House is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1232777). 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 TL 84 NW 2/216 PENTLOW PENTLOW VILLAGE Pentlow Tower approx. 90 metres South West of House GV II Tower monument circa 1859. Built by Rev. John Bull. Octagonal, of red brick with gault dressings. Approx. 90 feet tall. The top stage splays outward. Gault brick moulded and crenellated turret, with cusping under. There is flared brick diapering. Gault bands to each level and 2 centre-arched window. Door with nailed moulded rails and muntins. 2 centred chamfered brick doorway over which is a stone plaque "erected by Rev. John Bull 1859 in Honour of his parents etc". Also a stone coat of arms. Flared bricks read 1859. There are 3 2 centre-arched blocked windows to ground floor. Oak spiral staircase with centre post. It is reputed that 48 churches can be seen from the tower on a clear day. One of the very few follies in Essex. Listing NGR: TL8168745074 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 408177 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pentlow Tower is a Grade II listed memorial located approximately 90 metres south west of the main house in Pentlow, Essex, in the East of England. The structure is notable for its historical significance within the parish.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0738, 0.6508
- County
- Essex
- District
- Braintree
- Parish
- Pentlow
- Postcode
- CO10 7JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Braintree
- Nearest railway station
- Sudbury — 7.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26526288 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pentlow Tower Approximately 90 Metres South West Of House?
- Pentlow Tower Approximately 90 Metres South West Of House is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO10 7JW), in the parish of Pentlow.
- What is Pentlow Tower Approximately 90 Metres South West Of House?
- Pentlow Tower Approximately 90 Metres South West Of House — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pentlow Tower Approximately 90 Metres South West Of House?
- The nearest railway station is Sudbury, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO10 7JW.
- Is Pentlow Tower Approximately 90 Metres South West Of House a listed building?
- Pentlow Tower Approximately 90 Metres South West Of House is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Pentlow Tower Approximately 90 Metres South West Of House free to visit?
- Yes, Pentlow Tower Approximately 90 Metres South West Of House is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pentlow Tower Approximately 90 Metres South West Of House?
- The nearest railway station is Sudbury, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO10 7JW.