Description

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TQ 52 SE 3/792D
30.8.66
5208

HEATHFIELD
BATTLE ROAD
The Gibraltar Tower
Heathfield Park

II*

Originally called Heathfield Tower. Ornamental tower of 3 storeys erected
by Francis Newbery in 1792-3 to commemorate the successful defence of Gibraltar
by General Lord Heathfield from 1779 to 1782. Possibly designed by John
Crunden. Ashlar. The ground floor is octagonal and has 8 coved and pointed
recesses, of which the heads are now filled with weather-boarding. Cornice
above ground floor. The upper portions of the tower are round. The first
floor has 4 pointed windows (now filled with weather-boarding), and 4 round
recesses containing quatrefoil ornamentation. Stringcourse above first
floor. The top storey has 4 round windows (now filled with weather-boarding),
and above machicolation, a cornice and blocking course. The interior comprises
a circular staircase and 3 rooms originally decorated with views of Gibraltar,
since removed.

Listing NGR: TQ5879021394

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17556898

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