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Monument Number 318914

Hob Uid: 318914
Location :
Doncaster
Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : SK5149098810
Summary : The remains of a Medieval tower, part of the Conisbrough Castle complex.
More information : [SK 5149 9889] Tower: A solid semi-circular tower
projecting from the outer face of the curtain wall, the tower
base is strongly splayed. Originally the tower rose above the
wall walk, whence steps led to its summit. (1)

The remains of this mediaeval tower are in a good state of
repair. The tower is semi-circular 4.0 m. at the top and 5.0 m.
at the base where the masonry has sloped away from the vertical.
It is of similar construction to the castle wall, i.e. faced
stones with rubble core. Stands to the same height of castle
wall. No access to the top at present. (2)

Correctly described by preceding authorities.
GP 53/19/3 (3)

Condition unchanged. (4)

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Source Number : 1
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Source details : "Conisbrough Castle" - M.O.W. Guide, (1959), p.6 & plan. (M. W. Thompson)
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Source details : F1 JHO 04-FEB-53
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Source details : F2 ECW 05-FEB-60
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Source details : F3 RWE 04-JAN-65
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Tower
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SK 59 NW 45
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Relationship type : General association

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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1953-02-04
End Date : 1953-02-04
Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1960-02-05
End Date : 1960-02-05
Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1965-01-04
End Date : 1965-01-04