Building record MLI92544 - Rochford Tower House, Fishtoft

Summary

Rochford Tower House, Fishtoft.

Type and Period (2)

  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1807 AD to 2050 AD)
  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1800 AD? to 2050 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

Full Description

Grade II listed house dating from about 1807 with and 1860 extension and minor alterations. It is brick which is partly stuccoed and partly colourwashed. It has a Westmorland slate roof with a stone coped gable and a pantile rear wing. The house was constructed following the demolition of the hall block which was attached to the Rochford Tower. For the full description of this listed building please refer to the National Heritage List for England. {1} Rochford Tower House (Rochford Tower), Fishtoft. Partially extant Medieval farmstead. Dispersed with multiple regular yards. The farmhouse is detached with the gable end facing on to the yard. There has been significant loss (greater than 50%) of traditional buildings. Isolated location. Large modern sheds are located to the side of the site. {2}

Sources/Archives (2)

  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 12/33.
  •  Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2015. English Heritage Farmsteads Project. 10095.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred TF 35078 44509 (21m by 21m) Surveyed
Civil Parish FISHTOFT, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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