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| HER Number: | MDV72590 |
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| Name: | Salcombe, The Tower & Former Lookout |
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Summary
Former look-out tower incorporated into The Tower house in Salcombe & believed to date form the late 18th century
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 739 388 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX73NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Salcombe |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | SALCOMBE |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old Listed Building Ref (II)
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- TOWER (XVIII to XXI - 1701 AD to 2009 AD (Between))
Full description
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
Small rectangular building shown on Ordnance Survey 25 inch (1880s-1890s and 1904-1906) maps.
Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.
English Heritage, 1974, Salcombe (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV335625.
Former look-out tower incorporated with Tower House at corner of Devon Road & Newton Road in Salcombe. Believed to be c1795, altered, 2 storey, stone, semi-circular central arched niche with entrance door inserted, circular staircase projection at south corner. Slightly projecting parapet and castellations with slate slab copes. Lower floor below present road level. Original stone stair rises in higher circular turret, also castellated. Other details: LBS No 397235.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV325644 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). |
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| SDV335625 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: English Heritage. 1974. Salcombe. Historic Houses Register. Website. |
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| SDV336179 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Jul 21 2006 10:34AM |
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