Fortification
RADCLIFFE TOWER
A historic defensive structure or fortification.
This fortification is legally protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. As a Grade I listed building, it is considered to be of exceptional interest - only 2.5% of all listed buildings achieve this status. It has been protected for 60 years.
Post-War Conservation
Listed during a period of increased awareness of heritage conservation following wartime destruction of historic buildings.
Building Type
Fortification
Listed Since
29 July 1966
List Entry
1309271
Nearby Development Sites
East Lancs Paper Mill Site, Rectory Lane, Radcliffe
400 homespermissionedLand at Bury Road/York Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2WH
200 homesnot-permissionedSite of former Radcliffe Leisure Centre, Green Street, Radcliffe, M26 3ED
130 homesnot-permissionedBealey Industrial Estate, Hallam Street, Off Dumers Lane, Radcliffe
90 homesnot-permissionedFormer Radcliffe High School, School Street, Radcliffe
89 homesnot-permissioned
Nearby Listed Buildings
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%)