Bellmount Tower

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Bellmount Tower
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Bellmount tower in 2013
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TypeTower
Coordinates 52°56′18″N0°35′22″W / 52.938343°N 0.58940148°W / 52.938343; -0.58940148

Bellmount Tower is a historic tower, dating to the 18th-century, located near Belton Park, Belton, Lincolnshire, England. [1] It is a grade II* listed building. [2] It was commissioned by John Brownlow, 1st Viscount Tyrconnel as one of several buildings on the Belton estate. It was remodelled in c.1780, damaged by fire in 1841, and restored in 1989. [2]

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References

  1. "Weird and wonderful Lincolnshire towers that are dotted around the county". Lincolnshire Live. 27 June 2021. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
  2. 1 2 Historic England. "BELLMOUNT TOWER (1194859)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 9 September 2021.