Fortification

Former Pennine Tower Restaurant at Lancaster Service Area (previously known as Forton Motorway Service Area), M6

Grade II

A historic defensive structure or fortification.

This fortification is legally protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. As a Grade II listed building, it is nationally important and of special interest, warranting every effort to preserve it. It has been protected for 14 years.

Contemporary Listing

Recently listed, reflecting evolving appreciation for buildings of different ages and styles, including 20th-century architecture.

Building Type

Fortification

Listed Since

15 October 2012

List Entry

1404607

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What is a Listed Building?

Listed buildings are structures of special architectural or historic interest, protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

  • Grade I: Exceptional interest (2.5%)
  • Grade II*: Particularly important (5.8%)
  • Grade II: Special interest (91.7%)
Former Pennine Tower Restaurant at Lancaster Service Area (previously known as Forton Motorway Service Area), M6 | Grade II Listed Building | Build Checkup