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Longthorpe Tower

Longthorpe Tower House

History of Longthorpe Tower House

Listed building:

House consists of the original north-south wing, built in stone with a stone slate roof by William de Thorpe circa 1263. Solar window in North wall of 2 lights, divided by a shaft and with a quatrefoil in plate tracery. East-West wing with C17 details and modern additions to the East. Tower added at the north-east circa 1300. Square plan with turrets on corners.

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1162040?section=official-listing

Mural from Longthorpe Tower

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