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The Great Britain Guide

Follies · East of England

Pentlow Tower

In or near Foxearth.

Free admission

Pentlow Tower — Folly or eyecatcher.

Telephone box on School Road, Pentlow - geograph.org.uk - 5399741

JThomas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Sudbury · 7.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Pentlow Tower is a folly in Essex, East of England — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the Braintree parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Sudbury, about 7.2 km away. Postcode area CO10.

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Place summary

Pentlow Tower is a folly located in the village of Pentlow, Essex, in the East of England. The structure is notable for its distinctive architectural style and serves as a landmark within the parish.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.0742, 0.6497
County
Essex
District
Braintree
Parish
Pentlow
Postcode
CO10 7JW
Parliamentary constituency
Braintree
Nearest railway station
Sudbury7.2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Pentlow Tower - geograph.org.uk - 4361026📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Pentlow Tower Stable Block To Left Of Drive Entrance And Approximately 100 Metres South Of House

Pentlow Tower Stable Block To Left Of Drive Entrance And Approximately 100 Metres South Of House — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Pentlow Tower - geograph.org.uk - 4361026📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East of England

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.

Free🐕
The View From Pentlow Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 6816492📷 3

Historic bridges · East of England

Pentlow Bridge

Pentlow Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Cavendish Station Edward VII Postbox - geograph.org.uk - 4040334📷 7

Historic pubs · East of England

Railway Arms Public House

Railway Arms Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Foxearth📷 3

Towns & cities · East of England

Foxearth

Foxearth — village in Essex, England, UK.

Free🐕👶
Cavendish village sign - geograph.org.uk - 6767875📷 3

Public art & sculpture · East of England

Cavendish Village Sign

Cavendish Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Where to eat & stay near Pentlow Tower

Places to stay

Long Melford houses (85) - geograph.org.uk - 6743518📷 7

Hotels · East of England

George and Dragon Hotel

George and Dragon Hotel — a hotel in england east.

Freethegeorgeanddragonhotel.com
The Bell Public House sign - geograph.org.uk - 4200297📷 7

Hotels · East of England

The Bell

The Bell — a hotel in england east.

Formerly Mullucks - geograph.org.uk - 4009489📷 7

B&Bs · East of England

The Crown Inn

The Crown Inn — a bed-and-breakfast in england east.

thecrownhotelmelford.co.uk
Water pump in the Bull Hotel courtyard, Long Melford - geograph.org.uk - 7477928📷 7

B&Bs · East of England

Bull Hotel

Bull Hotel — a bed-and-breakfast in england east.

Freegreenekinginns.co.uk
Church Walk, Long Melford - geograph.org.uk - 4010104📷 7

Hotels · East of England

The Black Lion Hotel

The Black Lion Hotel — a hotel in england east.

Willowmere Caravan Park, Sudbury - geograph.org.uk - 3277663📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Willowmere Camp. Park

Willowmere Camp. Park — a campsite in england east.

Places to eat & drink

Cavendish Station Edward VII Postbox - geograph.org.uk - 4040334📷 7

Historic pubs · East of England

Railway Arms Public House

Railway Arms Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

A1092 Market Hill, Clare - geograph.org.uk - 4200487📷 7

Cafés · East of England

Tuckermans

Tuckermans — a café in england east.

Long Melford houses (95) - geograph.org.uk - 6744942📷 7

Restaurants · East of England

The Swan

The Swan — a restaurant in england east.

Freelongmelfordswan.co.uk
Water pump in the Bull Hotel courtyard, Long Melford - geograph.org.uk - 7477928📷 7

Historic pubs · East of England

Bull Hotel

Bull Hotel in England East, United Kingdom.

greenekinginns.co.uk
The King's Head pub, Sudbury - geograph.org.uk - 4009075📷 7

Historic pubs · East of England

The King's Head Public House

The King's Head Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Old pub door and window in Cross Street - geograph.org.uk - 5201230📷 7

Historic pubs · East of England

White Hart House

White Hart House in England East, United Kingdom.

More follies in this region

Lion Gate, Audley End - geograph.org.uk - 1281718📷 5

Follies · East of England

Audley End Lion Gate

Audley End Lion Gate — Folly or eyecatcher.

Free🐕
Network Rail land - geograph.org.uk - 4628370📷 5

Follies · East of England

Audley End Ring Hill Temple

Audley End Ring Hill Temple — Folly or eyecatcher.

Free🐕
Recreation ground behind St Martin's Church, Preston - geograph.org.uk - 4433930📷 5

Follies · East of England

Barrington-White mausoleum

Barrington-White mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Dutch Garden, Bridge End Gardens - geograph.org.uk - 5084625📷 5

Follies · East of England

Bridge End Garden Summerhouse

Bridge End Garden Summerhouse — Folly or eyecatcher.

Free🐕fryartgallery.org

Frequently asked questions

Where is Pentlow Tower?
Pentlow Tower is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO10 7JW), in the parish of Pentlow.
What is Pentlow Tower?
Pentlow Tower — Folly or eyecatcher.
How do I get to Pentlow Tower?
The nearest railway station is Sudbury, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO10 7JW.
Is Pentlow Tower free to visit?
Yes, Pentlow Tower is free to enter.
How do I get to Pentlow Tower?
The nearest railway station is Sudbury, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO10 7JW.