Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
The White Tower
In or near Hodnet.
The White Tower is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wem · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit The White Tower, the nearest railway station is Wem, located 6.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SY4 5JY. Entry to the site is free.
About
The White Tower is a public memorial in North Wales, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the The Wrekin parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wem, about 6.1 km away. Postcode area SY4.
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Heritage listing
Details SJ 5782 2905 16/186 WESTON-UNDER-REDCASTLE C.P HAWKSTONE PARK The White Tower 28.10.60 II Prospect tower/summerhouse, now disused. Circa 1780 for Sir Rowland Hill. Red brick (English Garden Wall bond), probably formerly rendered, with sandstone ashlar dressings and plinth; plain tile ridge roof [cladding largely missing at time of resurvey (March 1986)] concealed by crenellated parapet. Octagonal plan. Two levels with moulded stone corbelled eaves cornice below parapet. Tall pointed windows with continuous stone cill band to three front (west) sides have square infilled openings above with blind narrow lancets. Similar infilled opening above entrance on south and to corresponding face on north. Entrance set in blind infilled arch, like those of ground floor windows, is approached by straight flight of six steps and has plain pilastered stone doorcase with decorated moulded entablature. INTERIOR: fluted pilastered window surrounds with plastered ogee heads and cornice; same arrangement continued to blind sides with fireplace to centre recess in back wall. Traces of original green, red and yellow colour scheme survive. Collapsed roof timbers and springing for former rib-vaulted plaster ceiling. Commands extensive views over the surrounding Hawkstone Park and beyond. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 428350 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The White Tower is a memorial located in Weston-under-Redcastle, North Wales. It is notable for its historical significance and is situated within the parish of Weston-under-Redcastle.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8573, -2.6278
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Weston-under-Redcastle
- Postcode
- SY4 5JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- The Wrekin
- Nearest railway station
- Wem — 6.1 km
Sources
- osm: n2555537648 (ODbL)
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Weston
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Hawkstone lake
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The Mount: a motte castle 200m west of Weston Farm
Literary houses · 1.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The White Tower?
- The White Tower is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY4 5JY), in the parish of Weston-under-Redcastle.
- What is The White Tower?
- The White Tower is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The White Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Wem, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY4 5JY.
- Is The White Tower a listed building?
- The White Tower is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is The White Tower free to visit?
- Yes, The White Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to The White Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Wem, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY4 5JY.