| Wayneflete Tower | |
|---|---|
 Wayneflete Tower | |
Location within Surrey | |
| 51°22′25″N 0°22′36″W / 51.373715°N 0.376676°W / 51.373715; -0.376676 (Esher Place) | |
| Type | Gatehouse |
| Location | Esher, Surrey |
| TQ 13079 65103 | |
| History | |
| Built | 1462 |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
Official name | Wayneflete's Tower |
| Designated | 14 August 1953 |
| Reference no. | 1286940 |
Wayneflete Tower, also known as Waynflete's Tower, is a historical gatehouse located in Esher, near London. it was originally part of the Palace of Esher, established in 1462 by Bishop William Waynflete of Winchester, and was connected to the keep by a curtain wall. During the 17th century, much of the palace was demolished, including its furnishings and granite blocks.1 In the 18th century, the tower was made part of a Gothic-style mansion house designed by William Kent for its then-owner, Henry Pelham. Today, the tower is a Grade I listed building2 and a residence.3
References
References
- Denig, Andres (July 1922). "Lords and Barons: French Influence on British Architecture". Journal of the Architectural Progression in Europe. 2: 23–25.
- Historic England. "Wayneflete's Tower (1286940)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
- Website for the tower
Bibliography
Bibliography
- Nairn, Ian; Pevsner, Nicholas (2002). Cherry, Bridget (ed.). The Buildings of England: Surrey (Revised 2nd ed.). Yale University Press. ISBN 0-300-09675-5.
- "A Complete History of the Tower of Esher – A William Wayneflete Landmark by Penny Rainbow". Wayneflete Tower. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- Wessex Archaeology report on the Time Team investigation