Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
12408
Building Number
 
Grade
II  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
04/02/1991  
Date of Amendment
04/02/1991  
Name of Property
Abereiddy Tower  
Address
 

Location


Unitary Authority
Pembrokeshire  
Community
Llanrhian  
Town
 
Locality
Abereiddy  
Easting
179313  
Northing
231500  
Street Side
 
Location
Situated on the headland of Trwyncastell that encloses the northern side of Abereiddy Bay; prominently visible from a long section of coastline.  

Description


Broad Class
Domestic  
Period
 

History
 

Exterior
Ca1800 look-out tower. Circular coursed rubble stone structure, roofless and with three plain square-headed openings and one door, all with slate lintels. Fireplace within and one shallow alcove. Condition: Fair.  

Interior
 

Reason for designation
Purpose and date of the building are unknown, it appears to be a navigational aid. A building on the site is marked on the old series Ordnance Survey map of 1843-63. It is suggested that this may be a lookout built after the 1798 invasion scare.  

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