Memorials & monuments · South East England
The Bourbon Tower
In or near Lillingstone Dayrell.
The Bourbon Tower — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Bourbon Tower is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1212156). 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 SP 63 NE STOWE 3/93 STOWE SCHOOL The Bourbon Tower 25.9.51 II Cylindrical tower of ironstone circa 1741 probably by Gibbs. Small round arched windows and machicolated parapet, surmounted by octagonal turret, apparently replacing original conical roof. Known as the Keepers Lodge, but altered and renamed in honour of a visit by the exiled Louis XVIII in 1808. Ramparts dated 1814. Listing NGR: SP6833237966 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 396664 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bourbon Tower is a Grade II listed memorial located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical importance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0359, -1.0053
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Stowe
- Postcode
- MK18 5ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- Buckingham and Bletchley
- Established
- 1741
Sources
- wikidata: Q26507131 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Bourbon Tower?
- The Bourbon Tower is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK18 5ED), in the parish of Stowe.
- What is The Bourbon Tower?
- The Bourbon Tower — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Bourbon Tower?
- Drivers can use postcode MK18 5ED.
- When was The Bourbon Tower built?
- Built or established in 1741. Designed by James Gibbs.
- Is The Bourbon Tower a listed building?
- The Bourbon Tower is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is The Bourbon Tower free to visit?
- Yes, The Bourbon Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Bourbon Tower?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode MK18 5ED. It sits within the Buckingham and Bletchley parliamentary constituency.