Dunston Pillar is a Grade II listed building in the North Kesteven local planning authority area, England. First listed on 2 May 1985. A C18 Beacon.

Dunston Pillar

WRENN ID
brooding-balcony-starling
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
North Kesteven
Country
England
Date first listed
2 May 1985
Type
Beacon
Address
Dunston Pillar, Sleaford Road
OS grid reference
TF 008 619
Coordinates
53.14525, -0.49332
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

Dunston Pillar is a beacon built in 1751 for Sir Francis Dashwood to guide travellers. Originally 92 feet high, it was reduced in height during the Second World War. The structure is a square pillar made of ashlar stone. It features a double plinth and a pointed single doorway, with an extended plinth that forms a hood above it. Inscribed on the wall is the phrase "Columnam Hanc Utilitati Publicae. D D D F Dashwood MDCCLI".

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