Barnaby's Tower

Barnaby's Tower stands at the southeast corner of the city walls of Chester, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.[1]

Barnaby's Tower, Chester England. A grade I listed building.

The tower probably dates from the 13th century, and it was damaged in 1644–46 during the Civil War. When the city walls were converted into a raised walkway between 1702 and 1708, the tower was converted to form a feature at this corner. It has been repaired on occasions since, and in 1879–80 was altered at the expense of one of the city councillors.[1]

The tower is constructed in coursed red sandstone rubble, and stands on a stony outcrop. It forms a three-sided projection from the walls, its top being level with the walkway, and is decorated with mock crenellation. There is no evidence of any chamber at a lower level.[1]

See also

  • iconCheshire portal

References

  1. ^ a b c Historic England, "Barnabys Tower, Chester (1376168)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 7 April 2012
  • Media related to Barnaby's Tower at Wikimedia Commons

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