Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRochford Tower

Rochford Tower

England
List entry 1016693
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rochford Tower is a fourteenth-century fortified structure located in Lincolnshire. The tower forms part of the medieval defensive architecture of the region and represents the type of military building constructed during the later medieval period. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1016693, indicating its status as a designated heritage asset of archaeological and historical importance.

Rochford Tower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016693. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rochford Tower?

Rochford Tower is a fourteenth-century fortified structure located in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016693.

Who is responsible for protecting Rochford Tower?

Rochford 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 1016693.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rochford Tower?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hussey Tower (2.2 km), Churchyard cross, St James's churchyard (2.6 km), Moated site 480m north east of Wyberton West Hospital (3.4 km).

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