Observatory Circa 100 Yards South West Of Lilburn Tower is a Grade II* listed building in the Northumberland local planning authority area, England. First listed on 25 January 1985. Observatory.

Observatory Circa 100 Yards South West Of Lilburn Tower

WRENN ID: odd-joist-cobweb
Grade: II*
Local Planning Authority: Northumberland
Country: England
Date first listed: 25 January 1985
Type: Observatory
Source: Historic England listing

Description

NU 02 SW LILBURN LILBURN TOWER

7/87 Observatory c.1OO yards South-West of Lilburn Tower

11*

Observatory, c1840. By John Dobson. Ashlar with copper roof and battlemented parapet. Single storey. 3 bays with lower, one-bay extensions left and right. Centre bay canted and containing door with Tudor head in left part and 12-pane sash in front, hoodmoulds to both. Left bay has tall, narrow window for telescope. Similar openings to rear, also doors in left and right extensions. Copper dome above with openings for telescopes.

Fully equipped C19 observatory.

Listing NGR: NU0246024251

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