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Radcliffe Tower is a medieval fortified structure located in Radcliffe, Lancashire, situated approximately 100 metres south-west of the parish church. The tower and associated hall site form a scheduled ancient monument of considerable local historical importance, representing the domestic and defensive architecture of the medieval period. The structure reflects the building practices and settlement patterns of later medieval Lancashire, when fortified residences served both protective and residential functions for the region's gentry families. The monument remains a significant archaeological record of medieval occupation and land use in this part of north-west England.
Radcliffe Tower and site of hall 100m south west of the parish church in Radcliffe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014721. View the official record →
Radcliffe Tower is a medieval fortified structure located in Radcliffe, Lancashire, situated approximately 100 metres south-west of the parish church. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014721.
Radcliffe Tower and site of hall 100m south west of the parish church in Radcliffe 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 1014721.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval moated site and later fortified manor house known as Bury Castle 100m west of the parish church (3.4 km), Ringley Old Bridge (3.9 km), Promontory fort called Castlesteads on the east bank of the Irwell 550m SSE of Banks Farm (5.5 km).
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