Listed Building: TOWER ON STANTON MOOR, 280 METRES NORTH WEST OF THE CROFT, STANTON LEES (1109873)
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| Grade | II |
|---|---|
| Authority | Historic England |
| Volume/Map/Item | 354, 5, 48 |
| Date assigned | 12 July 1967 |
| Date last amended |
Description
SK 26 SE PARISH OF STANTON IN THE PEAK DUKE'S DRIVE 5/48 (West Side) Tower on Stanton Moor, 12.7.67 280 metres north-west of The Croft, Stanton Lees II
Tower. 1832. Built for the Thornhill family of Stanton Hall. Coursed squared gritstone with gritstone dressings, quoins and plinth. Plain eaves band, plain parapets, formerly embattled, now only vestiges remain to south side. Single bay, square in plan and three storeys. East facade has four-centred, arched, ovolo moulded doorcase, now blocked up, with blank niche over, which formerly held plaque inscribed 'Earl Grey 1832' and decorated with coronet. Above, tall arrow slit, cross window. Similar over. Similar windows to other sides. Built to commemorate the passing of the Reform Bill, in honour of Earl Grey.
Listing NGR: SK2512763397
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 2512 6339 (point) |
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| Map sheet | SK26SE |
| Civil Parish | STANTON, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Nov 12 2023 7:46PM