Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGomerock Tower

Gomerock Tower

England
List entry 1003852
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gomerock Tower is a coastal defensive structure located in Devon, England. The tower dates to the early modern period and forms part of the network of fortifications constructed to defend the English coast. Built of stone, the tower exemplifies the architectural style of coastal defence works characteristic of its era. The monument remains an important record of Devon's maritime defensive heritage and the strategic concerns of its period.

Gomerock Tower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003852. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gomerock Tower?

Gomerock Tower is a coastal defensive structure located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003852.

Who is responsible for protecting Gomerock Tower?

Gomerock Tower is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1003852.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gomerock Tower?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dartmouth Castle (0.3 km), Civil War fieldwork known as Gallant's Bower (0.6 km), Bayard's Cove Castle: a blockhouse in Dartmouth (1.1 km).

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