Fox Tower To North-West Of Helbeck Hall is a Grade II listed building in the Westmorland and Furness local planning authority area, England. First listed on 21 June 1984. Observation tower.

Fox Tower To North-West Of Helbeck Hall

WRENN ID: fallow-baluster-khaki
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Westmorland and Furness
Country: England
Date first listed: 21 June 1984
Type: Observation tower
Source: Historic England listing

Description

NY 71 NE HELBECK

5/56 Fox Tower to north-west of Helbeck Hall

Observation tower built c1779 for Henry Alison so that he could watch the Hunt. Stands on massive drum plinth; coursed, rubble with some brick internally. Lacks floor and roof. Main building circular with 5 semicircular headed windows to 1st floor (some blocked); entrance to rear at junction with tall newel stair turret (resembling chimney) which has an external door at 1st floor level.

Listing NGR: NY7869416270

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