Building record MLI97269 - Tower at Mill Lane, Caistor
Summary
Ornamental brick tower, dating from the 19th century.
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Full Description
This castellated tower is a garden folly belonging to Tower House (see MLI97073). It is accessed from an entrance in the garden of Tower House, via a tunnel under Mill Lane. {1}{2}
Ornamental tower folly, dating from the 19th century. Built of red brick with ashlar dressings, the round tower has a square base, a single lancet window to the base on Mill Lane front. The tower rises to an embattled top, the merlons being capped with ashlar slabs. Inside the tower is a brick turning stair with newel post. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate entry in the National Heritage List for England. {3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p.208.
- <2> SLI12801 Report: West Lindsey District Council. 2009. Caistor Conservation Area Appraisal. Mill Lane character area.
- <3> SLI8774 Index: Department of the Environment. 1985. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 9/76.
- <4> SLI13386 Website: Historic England (formerly English Heritage). 2011->. The National Heritage List for England. http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/. 1063393.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TA 11991 01410 (3m by 3m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CAISTOR, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Oct 8 2025 11:03AM
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