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Wayneflete Tower
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Wayneflete Tower — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
Walter Koscielniak — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hersham · 1.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Wayneflete Tower is located in Elmbridge, Surrey, with the postcode KT10 8QH. The nearest railway station is Hersham, which is 1 km away. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Wayneflete Tower is a Grade I-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Heritage listing
Wayneflete Tower, also known as Waynflete's Tower, is a historical gatehouse located in Esher, near London. it was originally part of the Palace of Esher, established in 1462 by Bishop William Waynflete of Winchester, and was connected to the keep by a curtain wall. During the 17th century, much of the palace was demolished, including its furnishings and granite blocks. In the 18th century, the tower was made part of a Gothic-style mansion house designed by William Kent for its then-owner, Henry Pelham.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Wayneflete Tower, also known as Waynflete's Tower, is a historical gatehouse located in Esher, near London. it was originally part of the Palace of Esher, established in 1462 by Bishop William Waynflete of Winchester, and was connected to the keep by a curtain wall. During the 17th century, much of the palace was demolished, including its furnishings and granite blocks. In the 18th century, the tower was made part of a Gothic-style mansion house designed by William Kent for its then-owner, Henry Pelham. Today, the tower is a Grade I listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.3737, -0.3768
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Elmbridge
- Parish
- Elmbridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- KT10 8QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Esher and Walton
- Established
- 1462
- Nearest railway station
- Hersham — 1 km
- Official site
- waynefletetower.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7976798 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wayneflete Tower (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wayneflete Tower?
- Wayneflete Tower is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode KT10 8QH), in the parish of Elmbridge, unparished area.
- What is Wayneflete Tower?
- Wayneflete Tower — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wayneflete Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Hersham, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode KT10 8QH.
- When was Wayneflete Tower built?
- Built or established in 1462.
- Who owns Wayneflete Tower?
- Wayneflete Tower is owned by | designation1 = Grade I.
- Is Wayneflete Tower a listed building?
- Wayneflete Tower is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- How do I get to Wayneflete Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Hersham, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KT10 8QH.