Rochford Tower, Rochford Tower Lane, Fishtoft - Boston

Brick tower, c1460 with C17 and C19 alterations. There are vertical cracks in the brickwork on the north and west elevations. The infill in the original west window is collapsing inwards. Brickwork on the parapet is unstable together with timber and floor remnants in the unroofed interior. Minimal repairs were carried out in 1988, including repointing the south east turret. Nothing has been done since. The owner has not been able to take up an offer of Historic England grant funding for a condition survey and options appraisal.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Rochford Tower

Heritage Category:

Scheduled Monument

List Entry Number:

1016693

Local Planning Authority:

Boston

Site Type:

Domestic > Fortified house

Location

Building Name:

Rochford Tower

Street Name:

Rochford Tower Lane

County:

Lincolnshire

District / Borough:

Boston

Parish:

Fishtoft

Parliamentary Constituency:

Boston and Skegness

Region:

Midlands

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Very bad

Occupancy / Use:

Not applicable

Priority:

A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

A

Ownership:

Private

Designation:

Scheduled Monument and Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number(s):

1016693 and 1062088