What is recorded here

Octagonal-plan three-stage tower, built c.1850, flanked by enclosing wall of Townsend Castle demesne. Limestone capped roughly dressed stone crenellations with bracketed string course. Exposed rubble stone walls having limestone string course between stages. Square-headed window openings with limestone sills, jambs and lintels. No entrance.

Apparently built as a famine relief scheme, this folly is an interesting addition to both the village and Castle Townshend demesne. Its octagonal-plan, crenellations and small window openings create a picturesque form, typical of mid nineteenth century pleasure architecture.

This does not grant access. Most recorded buildings are privately owned; view them only from public ground unless the owner allows entry.