Duty Point Tower is a Grade II listed building in the Exmoor National Park local planning authority area, England. Tower. 1 related planning application.

Duty Point Tower

WRENN ID
muffled-frieze-violet
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Exmoor National Park
Country
England
Type
Tower
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

Duty Point Tower is a folly tower built in the mid-19th century, located at one of the highest points of the hill immediately north of Lee Abbey. The tower is constructed of rubble and features a flat roof that is not visible or accessible. It has two stages and is supported by diagonal buttresses on three corners, with square buttresses at the southwest corner. On the west side, there is a projecting square bay. The plain walls are topped with heavy crenellations that are carried on corbels.

To the east and north, there are three-light windows with concrete lintels, along with a small slit window at the upper level on the north side. The bay features a two-light window, while the south side has a simple doorway with a flat arched 'Saxon' head.

Inside, there is a simple square room with a concrete floor. To the left of the bay projection, there is a fireplace with a brick arched opening, and the ceiling joists are supported by stone corbels. The upper chamber is not accessible. The tower appears to have been built as a folly, and it is unclear if it ever served any 'duty', although it offers a commanding view of the Bristol Channel from its location 120 meters above sea level.

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