Thimbleby's Tower
On the list as Thimblebys Tower
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Thimbleby's Tower
Thimbleby's Tower, listed as Thimblebys Tower, is one of 54 Grade I listed buildings in Chester and about 9,341 in England. It was among the first 179 buildings in Chester to be listed, on 28 July 1955, and its entry was last amended on 6 August 1998. It stands in the No data available for publication by HE conservation area, and over a scheduled monument, The walls, towers, gates and posterns of the City of Chester. Within 400 metres are 31 more Grade I buildings and 304 other listed buildings.
HERead the official list entryHistoric England’s description of the building, its history and why it is listed · List entry 1376164↗Grade I is for buildings of exceptional interest, about 2.5% of all listed buildings in England. Listing protects the whole building, inside and out: changes need listed building consent from the council.
Make it a walk: 5 listed buildings in about 10 minutes
Chester · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Thimbleby's TowerStart here
- 2
Part of City Wall from the Newgate to Barnabys TowerGrade I · 0.1 mi on - 3
Recorder's StepsGrade I · 0.1 mi on - 4
Part of City Walls from Bridgegate to Drum Tower 50 Metres EastGrade I · 0.1 mi on - 5
Gamul HouseGrade II* · 0.1 mi on
12 Bridge Street and Cowper House, 10 Bridge Street Row WestGrade I0.2mi
St Peter's ChurchGrade I0.2mi
2-8 Bridge Street, 2-8 (part) Bridge Street Row West, 1-3 Watergate Street and 1 Watergate Row SouthGrade II*0.2mi
Part of City Wall from Barnabys Tower to Tower East of BridgegateGrade I0.2mi
RoomGrade II*0.2mi
11, White FriarsGrade II*0.2mi28 more listed buildings within 150 metres
Grade I and II* ones open their own page; Grade II ones open the official list entry.
Show the other 10
Grade I houses near Chester
Within 25 miles, with a photo.
Questions about Thimbleby's Tower
Is Thimbleby's Tower listed?
Yes. Thimblebys Tower is listed Grade I on the National Heritage List for England (list entry 1376164), first listed on 28 July 1955.
Can you visit Thimbleby's Tower?
Many listed buildings are private homes; this one can be seen from the street.
Is Thimbleby's Tower in a conservation area?
Yes, the No data available for publication by HE conservation area.
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