Watch Tower is a Grade I listed building in the Rutland local planning authority area, England. First listed on 10 November 1955. A Late C15 Watch tower.

Watch Tower

WRENN ID
inner-cinder-sedge
Grade
I
Local Planning Authority
Rutland
Country
England
Date first listed
10 November 1955
Type
Watch tower
Source
Historic England listing

Description

LYDDINGTON CHURCH LANE SP 8696-8796 9/55 10.11.55 Watch Tower (formerly listed with walling to North). GV I

Gazebo. Late C15. Carries arms of John Russell, Bishop of Lincoln 1480-1494. Coursed ironstone rubble with pale limestone quoins and dressings. Collyweston slate roof. Small octagonal tower of 2 storeys. Lower storey has through passageway with chamfered 4-centred arches. Passageway turns corner between Main Street and Church Lane. Blocked round window in limestone surround with pointed head. Upper storey has blocked windows on alternate sides of tower with chamfered 4-centred arches and cut spandrels. Square panel above W window has blind tracery and heraldic shield. Entrance, via raised walkway along adjacent wall, has chamfered 4-centred arch. Interior: small upper chamber has cupboard recesses between windows. Scheduled Ancient Monument No 180. Under guardianship of English Heritage.

Listing NGR: SP8754696951

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