Prospect Tower

Folly in Calstock
50°29′56″N 4°13′31″W / 50.4988°N 4.2254°W / 50.4988; -4.2254Built1789OwnerNational Trust
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameThe Prospect TowerDesignated19 Oct 1987Reference no.1311985[1] Official nameCoteheleDesignated11 June 1987Reference no.1000648[2]
Prospect Tower is located in Cornwall
Prospect Tower
Location of Prospect Tower in Cornwall

Prospect Tower is a folly on the Cotehele Estate. It has three sides and is 60ft high. When the National Trust was given the Cotehele Estate in 1947 the Trust renovated the tower and constructed a wooden spiral staircase inside, to allow visitors. The Tower was last renovated in 2018 and is still open to the public.

History

Prospect Tower was built by the 2nd Earl of Mount Edgcumbe in celebration of the royal visit of King George III. [3]

References

  1. ^ Historic England. "Prospect Tower (Grade II*) (1311985)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
  2. ^ Historic England. "Cothele Estate (1000648)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
  3. ^ Waymarking. "Prospect Tower History". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)

External links

  • Cotehele Website
  • Calstock Parish Archives
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