Prospect Tower | |
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Type | Folly |
Location | Calstock |
Coordinates | 50°29′56″N4°13′31″W / 50.4988°N 4.2254°W Coordinates: 50°29′56″N4°13′31″W / 50.4988°N 4.2254°W |
Built | 1789 |
Owner | National Trust |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
Official name | The Prospect Tower |
Designated | 19 Oct 1987 |
Reference no. | 1311985 [1] |
Official name | Cotehele |
Designated | 11 June 1987 |
Reference no. | 1000648 [2] |
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