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Latitude: 52.0742 / 52°4'27"N
Longitude: 0.6497 / 0°38'58"E
OS Eastings: 581687
OS Northings: 245074
OS Grid: TL816450
Mapcode National: GBR QGV.WLX
Mapcode Global: VHJHM.64T7
Plus Code: 9F423JFX+MV
Entry Name: Pentlow Tower Approximately 90 Metres South West of House
Listing Date: 17 May 1984
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1232777
English Heritage Legacy ID: 408177
ID on this website: 101232777
Location: Pentlow, Braintree, Essex, CO10
County: Essex
District: Braintree
Civil Parish: Pentlow
Traditional County: Essex
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Essex
Church of England Parish: Pentlow St George and St Gregory
Church of England Diocese: Chelmsford
Tagged with: Tower
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PENTLOW
PENTLOW VILLAGE
Pentlow Tower approx. 90 metres South West of House
GV
II
Tower monument circa 1859. Built by Rev. John Bull. Octagonal, of red brick
with gault dressings. Approx. 90 feet tall. The top stage splays outward.
Gault brick moulded and crenellated turret, with cusping under. There is flared
brick diapering. Gault bands to each level and 2 centre-arched window. Door
with nailed moulded rails and muntins. 2 centred chamfered brick doorway over
which is a stone plaque "erected by Rev. John Bull 1859 in Honour of his parents
etc". Also a stone coat of arms. Flared bricks read 1859. There are 3 2
centre-arched blocked windows to ground floor. Oak spiral staircase with centre
post. It is reputed that 48 churches can be seen from the tower on a clear day.
One of the very few follies in Essex.
Listing NGR: TL8168745074
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