What is recorded here
Freestanding rectangular-plan seven-bay single-storey over basement former Napoleonic defence tower, dated 1814. Possibly in use as hall, c. 1940-50. Now disused. Dressed limestone walls with base batter, cut-stone parapet and quoins. Square-headed openings with cut-stone lintels. Segmental blind arch with voussoirs and dated keystone over door opening, to accommodate drawbridge. Rubble stone lined moat.
This does not grant access. Most recorded buildings are privately owned; view them only from public ground unless the owner allows entry.
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