The Tower is a Grade II listed building in the South Hams local planning authority area, England. First listed on 18 October 1949. Navigation daymark.

The Tower

WRENN ID
heavy-copper-harvest
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
South Hams
Country
England
Date first listed
18 October 1949
Type
Navigation daymark
Source
Historic England listing

Description

SX 95 SW KINGSWEAR FROWARD POINT

10/34 The Tower (formerly listed in 18.10.49 Brixham UD)

  • II

Navigation daymark (beacon), situated on headland, Froward Point. Built in 1864. Slate rubble tower 80 feet high. Octagonal on plan, sharply battered with trun- cated open top, and tall narrow pointed-head openings on each side at base form- ing eight stilted piers. Built as a navigational aid by the Dart Harbour Commissioners.

Listing NGR: SX9033450283

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