Memorials & monuments · North West England
Unnamed drum tower 50 metres east of the Bridgegate
In or near Chester.
Unnamed drum tower 50 metres east of the Bridgegate — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway · 0.7 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Unnamed drum tower is located 50 metres east of the Bridgegate in Cheshire West and Chester, with the postcode CH1 1SA. The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, which is 0.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Unnamed drum tower 50 metres east of the Bridgegate is a Grade I listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1376171). 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 CHESTER CITY (IM) SJ4065NE CITY WALLS 595-1/6/125 Unnamed drum tower 50 metres east of 28/07/55 the Bridgegate (Formerly Listed as: City Walls & Towers incl. foundations of SE angle Roman Fortress wall & tower) GV I Outer half of former drum tower. Probably C13 converted to a raised promenade 1702-8 and repaired during various periods. Feeble C19 mock crenellation. Coursed red sandstone rubble. The tower projects as a semicircle south from the wall, with its platform at wall walk level; it was brought down to that level in 1876-7. (Improvement Committee Minutes: Chester City Council: 29/11/1876: 1876-). Listing NGR: SJ4071365846 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 470165 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Cheshire Military Museum showcases the history of Cheshire soldiers from the 17th century to the present. Visitors can explore exhibits featuring interactive displays, film archives, and artifacts that illustrate the experiences of soldiers during various conflicts.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Unnamed drum tower, located 50 metres east of the Bridgegate in North Wales, is a Grade I listed memorial. It is situated within the unparished area of Cheshire West and Chester, reflecting significant historical value in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1864, -2.8887
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH1 1SA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester North and Neston
- Phone
- 01244 327617
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Thursday – Monday 10am – 4pm; last entry 3:30pm
- Official site
- cheshiremilitarymuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26263529 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Unnamed drum tower 50 metres east of the Bridgegate?
- Unnamed drum tower 50 metres east of the Bridgegate is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH1 1SA), in the parish of Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area.
- What is Unnamed drum tower 50 metres east of the Bridgegate?
- Unnamed drum tower 50 metres east of the Bridgegate — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Unnamed drum tower 50 metres east of the Bridgegate?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH1 1SA.
- Is Unnamed drum tower 50 metres east of the Bridgegate a listed building?
- Unnamed drum tower 50 metres east of the Bridgegate is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Unnamed drum tower 50 metres east of the Bridgegate a protected site?
- Yes — Unnamed drum tower 50 metres east of the Bridgegate is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Unnamed drum tower 50 metres east of the Bridgegate free to visit?
- Yes, Unnamed drum tower 50 metres east of the Bridgegate is free to enter.
- How do I get to Unnamed drum tower 50 metres east of the Bridgegate?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH1 1SA.