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Rochford Tower

England
List entry 1016693
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rochford Tower is a fourteenth-century fortified tower located in Lincolnshire. The structure represents a form of defensive architecture characteristic of the late medieval period, when such towers served both domestic and protective functions for landholding families. Built of stone construction, the tower survives as a testament to the architectural practices of its era and the strategic considerations that influenced settlement patterns in the English countryside during the later Middle Ages. The monument is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its significance to the archaeological and architectural heritage of the county.

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 tower 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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