Perrott's Folly, Waterworks Road, Edgbaston - Birmingham

Built in 1758 by John Perrott as a folly adjacent to his house (long demolished). A six storey structure with circular stair tower attached. Adjoining waterworks tower said to be inspiration for Tolkien's 'The Two Towers'. Repairs addressing structural issues were completed some years ago and in 2021 a Toilet was added to improve the usability of the space by visitors' groups. The structure is structurally stable but the roof and the ornate plaster ceiling on the top of the tower and the needs repairing from the considerable damaged caused by rainwater penetration.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

THE MONUMENT (OBSERVATORY)

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II*

List Entry Number:

1076123

Local Planning Authority:

Birmingham

Site Type:

Gardens parks and urban spaces > Garden building

Location

Building Name:

Perrott's Folly

Street Name:

Waterworks Road

Locality:

Edgbaston

County:

West Midlands

District / Borough:

Birmingham

Parliamentary Constituency:

Birmingham Edgbaston

Region:

Midlands

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Part occupied/part in use

Priority:

B - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; solution agreed but not yet implemented

Previous Priority:

B

Ownership:

Other not for profit group