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Tower on the Moor, Lincolnshire

Tower on the Moor is the remains of a mediæval brick fortified tower near Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, in the Parts of Lindsey. The tower is believed to have been built in the mid-15th century as a hunting lodge for Ralph Lord Cromwell. The tower was partly dismantled in the latter part of the 15th century. The remains of the tower survive as a buried feature, although the projecting stair turret still stands. The monument is within the council area of East Lindsey (Lincolnshire).
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1017216.

Place Type: Early Mediæval Monument
Historic County: Lincolnshire
Division of County: Parts of Lindsey
Lat, Long: 53.159222,-0.19030935
Grid Reference: TF 2109 6398
Civil Parish: Woodhall Spa CP
Council Area: East Lindsey CA (Lincolnshire CA)
Strategic Authority Area: Greater Lincolnshire SA
Police Area: Lincolnshire PA

GBPN ID: 305159
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Tower_on_the_Moor,_Lincolnshire_305159

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