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Turton Tower is a manor house in Chapeltown, Bolton in Lancashire. It is a scheduled ancient monument and a Grade I listed building. It was built in the 15th century as a two-storey stone pele tower which was altered and enlarged mainly in the late 16th century. It was also used for many years as a hunting lodge and a second home, before it was given to the public in 1929. It is built on high ground 600 feet above sea level about four miles north of Bolton. William Camden described it as being built 'amongst precipices and wastes.' A north wing and additions were made during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and alterations were made during the early years of Queen Victoria's reign. It is within the council area of Blackburn with Darwen.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1241557.

Place Type: Mediæval House
Historic County: Lancashire
Lat, Long: 53.632804,-2.4089489
Grid Reference: SD 7305 1522
Civil Parish: North Turton CP
Council Area: Blackburn with Darwen CA
Strategic Authority Area: Lancashire SA
Police Area: Lancashire PA

GBPN ID: 305252
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Turton_Tower,_Lancashire_305252

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