List entry Summary
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
Name: FOLLY TOWER SOUTH WEST OF FOX HILL
List entry Number: 1253442
Location
FOLLY TOWER SOUTH WEST OF FOX HILL, TARVIN ROAD
The building may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
| County |
District |
District Type |
Parish |
| Cheshire West and Chester | Unitary Authority | Frodsham |
National Park: Not applicable to this List entry.
Grade: II
Date first listed: 06-Dec-1985
Date of most recent amendment: Not applicable to this List entry.
Legacy System Information
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Legacy System: LBS
UID: 436526
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List entry Description
Summary of Building
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Reasons for Designation
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History
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Details
FRODSHAM C.P. TARVIN ROAD
SJ 57 NW
(South East of)
2/109 Folly tower south west of
Fox Hill.
II
Roofless chamber in form of small tower on hilltop, probably mid Cl9.
Red sandstone concave batter to walls of rock-faced masonry; the
stones diminish towards top. 2 monolithic steps to doorway with
barred iron gate surmounted by circular opening; rectangular barred
opening in each other side, all with chamfered arrises. Corbel table
carries mock parapet of 1 course.
Listing NGR: SJ5076075079
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National Grid Reference: SJ 50760 75079
Map
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