The Prospect Tower is a Grade II* listed building in the Cornwall local planning authority area, England. First listed on 19 October 1987. Folly tower.
The Prospect Tower
- WRENN ID
- crooked-spindle-nightshade
- Grade
- II*
- Local Planning Authority
- Cornwall
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 19 October 1987
- Type
- Folly tower
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
The Prospect Tower is a folly tower, likely built in the late 18th century. It is constructed from slatestone rubble and features granite pinnacles. The tower has a triangular plan and is dished on all sides, creating an optical illusion of greater size. It is roofless and has had its internal stair replaced in the late 20th century.
The exterior consists of three stages, with a plinth and string courses, and a plain parapet topped with plain granite pinnacles. The first stage has a blind 2-centred arched opening on all sides, with one side featuring a door. The second stage includes a blind 2-centred arched window on each side. The third stage has a single 2-centred arched light with stone louvres on each side.
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