Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
The Prospect Tower And Wall And Railings To The South
In or near Alton.
The Prospect Tower And Wall And Railings To The South — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Runaway Mine Train · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Prospect Tower and Wall and Railings to the South is located in Staffordshire, postcode ST10 3BJ. The nearest railway station is Runaway Mine Train, which is 0.3 km away. Entry is free.
About
The Prospect Tower And Wall And Railings To The South is a Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1192015). 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 SK 0643-0743 FARLEY C.P. ALTON PARK 12/115 3/1/67 The Prospect Tower and wall and railings to the south. (Formerly listed as "The Pagoda") - II* Observation tower, wall and railings. Circa 1824. By Robert Abraham. Painted ashlar and cast iron. Octagonal plan tower with Gothic details. 3 stages receeding in diameter from bottom to top, the 2 lower stages have an outer arcade of 4-centred arches springing from banded and clustered shafts, the upper stage has pointed windows beneath pointed hoods which spring from the paired shafts at each corner; ogee glass dome with cast iron tracery. Approximately 10 yard length of ashlar wall surmounted by low cast iron railings with Gothic arcading 3 yards south of the Prospect Tower and part of the same architectural composition. This item forms part of the important garden layout at Alton Towers (q.v.) which is included at Grade I on the HBMC Garden Register. Listing NGR: SK0774343326 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 275110 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Alton Towers Resort is one of the UK's largest theme parks, featuring over 40 rides and attractions suitable for all ages. Visitors can enjoy a mix of thrilling rollercoasters, family rides, and seasonal events, all set within a historic estate that includes beautiful gardens and the original gothic-style Towers.
Place summary
The Prospect Tower and Wall and Railings to the South is a memorial located in Farley, Staffordshire, in the East Midlands. It is designated as a Grade II* listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9872, -1.8861
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Parish
- Farley
- Postcode
- ST10 3BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Nearest railway station
- Runaway Mine Train — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.altontowers.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17531637 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Prospect Tower And Wall And Railings To The South?
- The Prospect Tower And Wall And Railings To The South is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST10 3BJ), in the parish of Farley.
- What is The Prospect Tower And Wall And Railings To The South?
- The Prospect Tower And Wall And Railings To The South — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Prospect Tower And Wall And Railings To The South?
- The nearest railway station is Runaway Mine Train, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST10 3BJ.
- Is The Prospect Tower And Wall And Railings To The South a listed building?
- The Prospect Tower And Wall And Railings To The South is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is The Prospect Tower And Wall And Railings To The South free to visit?
- Yes, The Prospect Tower And Wall And Railings To The South is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Prospect Tower And Wall And Railings To The South?
- The nearest railway station is Runaway Mine Train, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST10 3BJ.