Prospect Tower and attached wing, Knypersley, Biddulph - Staffordshire Moorlands

Built in 1828 by John Bateman as a gamekeeper's house and eye catcher on the Knypersley Hall estate landscape, this three storey octagonal tower constructed in red sandstone has been disused for more than 25 years and is in a poor state of repair. The reoccupation of the building is limited by the presence of bats. An options appraisal for the building has been completed, which makes recommendations for its future use.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Prospect Tower and attached Wing

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II*

List Entry Number:

1037810

Local Planning Authority:

Staffordshire Moorlands

Site Type:

Gardens parks and urban spaces > Garden building

Location

Building Name:

Prospect Tower and attached wing

Locality:

Knypersley

County:

Staffordshire

District / Borough:

Staffordshire Moorlands

Parish:

Biddulph

Parliamentary Constituency:

Staffordshire Moorlands

Region:

Midlands

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Vacant/not in use

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Local authority