Follies · East of England
Stratton's Tower
In or near Goffs Oak.
Stratton's Tower — Folly or eyecatcher.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bayford · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Stratton's Tower, the nearest railway station is Bayford, located 2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SG13 8LR, and entry to the site is free.
About
Stratton's Tower is a folly in Hertfordshire, London — 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 North East Hertfordshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bayford, about 2.0 km away. Postcode area SG13.
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Heritage listing
Details LITTLE BERKHAMSTED BUCKS ALLEY TL 20 NE (Northeast side) Little Berkhamsted 7/82 Stratton's Tower 24.11.66 (formerly listed as Berkhampstead Monument (Stratton's Folly)) - II* Observatory tower, now dwelling. 1789 for Admiral J. Stratton of the Gage (q.v). Red brick, some vitrified, largely re-used from C17 brew-house previously on the site. 5 stages. 155 feet high. Octagonal lower stage with unequal sides, 4 larger sides have blank arches. Plinth. Cyma recta cornice. To SE an entrance, glazed doors, round headed fanlight, impost blocks. Upper stages are all round. Short 2nd stage with 4 openings aligned with lower stage arches, 9 pane windows recessed with slightly cambered heads. Plat band to 3rd and 4th stages, 4 tall relieving arches on same alignment with continuous impost band, within arches are 3rd stage tall round headed sashes, 4th stage oculi with radiating glazing bars. Openings to N on 2nd, 3rd and 4th stages are blind. Plat band and cyma recta cornice to top stage with 8 small pane windows with slightly cambered heads. Stone coped embattled parapet aligned so that merlons are over windows. Interior not inspected. Traditionally built to view ships on Thames but more probably for astronomical observation. (RCHM 1910: Pevsner 1977: G. Millington, Little Berkhamsted, 1981). Listing NGR: TL2949508107 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 356189 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Stratton's Tower is a Grade II* listed building located in Little Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. Originally built as an observatory tower in 1789, it features a distinctive octagonal lower stage and is notable for its historical significance and architectural design.
Place summary
Stratton's Tower is a folly located in Little Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, London. This structure is notable for its architectural significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7567, -0.1252
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- East Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Little Berkhamsted
- Postcode
- SG13 8LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Hertfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Bayford — 2 km
- Official site
- www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w282559488 (ODbL)
- commons: Strattons Folly from Bucks Alley, near Little Berkhamsted - geograph.org.uk - 36220.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stratton's Tower?
- Stratton's Tower is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG13 8LR), in the parish of Little Berkhamsted.
- What is Stratton's Tower?
- Stratton's Tower — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Stratton's Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Bayford, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG13 8LR.
- Is Stratton's Tower a listed building?
- Stratton's Tower is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Stratton's Tower free to visit?
- Yes, Stratton's Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stratton's Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Bayford, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG13 8LR.