Memorials & monuments · North West England
Tower Of Former Holly Mount School In Old Fold Garden
In or near Holcombe.
Tower Of Former Holly Mount School In Old Fold Garden — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Rawtenstall · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Tower of Former Holly Mount School is located in Old Fold Garden, Rossendale, Lancashire, with the postcode BB4 6QS. The nearest railway station is Rawtenstall, which is 0.5 km away. Entry to the site is free.
About
Tower Of Former Holly Mount School In Old Fold Garden is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1361988). 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 SD 82 SW RAWTENSTALL ST. MARY'S WAY 14/230 Tower of former Holly Mount - School in Old Fold Garden GV II Tower of former Holly Mount school, erected 1839 by Messrs Whitehead as factory school. Dressed sandstone. Gothic style, rectangular plan, 3 diminishing stages, with diagonal buttresses, set-offs at each stage, battlements and crocketed pinnacles, clock face at 3rd stage. Attached at ground level is large decorated datestone (probably formerly a door head) forming a semi-circular arch with raised lettering "1839" and "HOLLY MOUNT SCHOOL" in the head; above this a plaque stating that the Old Fold Garden was the site of the Holly Mount School. Item forms conspicuous landmark in its locality. Listing NGR: SD8114622843 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 185809 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Rawtenstall Station is a well-preserved heritage station on the East Lancashire Railway, located in a historic mill town. Visitors can explore the surrounding industrial heritage, enjoy scenic walks, and visit local attractions such as the Whitaker Museum and Ski Rossendale.
Place summary
The Tower of Former Holly Mount School is a memorial located in Old Fold Garden, Lancashire, North-West England. This structure is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7017, -2.2871
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Rossendale
- Parish
- Rossendale, unparished area
- Postcode
- BB4 6QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rossendale and Darwen
- Nearest railway station
- Rawtenstall — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26643927 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tower Of Former Holly Mount School In Old Fold Garden?
- Tower Of Former Holly Mount School In Old Fold Garden is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB4 6QS), in the parish of Rossendale, unparished area.
- What is Tower Of Former Holly Mount School In Old Fold Garden?
- Tower Of Former Holly Mount School In Old Fold Garden — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tower Of Former Holly Mount School In Old Fold Garden?
- The nearest railway station is Rawtenstall, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB4 6QS.
- Is Tower Of Former Holly Mount School In Old Fold Garden a listed building?
- Tower Of Former Holly Mount School In Old Fold Garden is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Tower Of Former Holly Mount School In Old Fold Garden free to visit?
- Yes, Tower Of Former Holly Mount School In Old Fold Garden is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tower Of Former Holly Mount School In Old Fold Garden?
- The nearest railway station is Rawtenstall, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB4 6QS.