The Round Tower is a Grade II listed building in the Cheshire West and Chester local planning authority area, England. First listed on 18 July 1986. Tower. 1 related planning application.

The Round Tower

WRENN ID: veiled-ledge-crag
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Cheshire West and Chester
Country: England
Date first listed: 18 July 1986
Type: Tower
Source: Historic England listing

Description

CUDDINGTON C.P. CHESTER ROAD SJ 67 SW Sandiway 4/20 The Round Tower - - II

Formerly a lodge to Vale Royal Abbey, now disused: early C19 for Lord Delamere. Ashlar red sandstone, no roof surviving. Circular tower of 2-storeys. Plinth, embattled parapet on corbel table. Blocked lancet windows with label moulds and a 2-centred arched doorway with remains of original studded door, below; cross-loopholes above.

A print of 1812 by Musgrave in a private collection shows the tower and a set of gates giving access to the drive, through the New Park.

Listing NGR: SJ6113170904

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