Summerhouse east of Turton Tower, Chapeltown Road (off), North Turton - Blackburn with Darwen (UA)
Summerhouse or hunting lodge associated with nearby country house known as Turton Tower. The main house is managed by the Local Authority as a museum but the summerhouse is in separate private ownership. Some repair work was carried out in 2015 but the structure lacks an internal first floor and requires further maintenance works to the roof and stonework to prevent further decline.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- SUMMERHOUSE CIRCA 100 METRES EAST OF TURTON TOWER
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1241997
- Local Planning Authority:
- Blackburn with Darwen (UA)
- Site Type:
- Gardens parks and urban spaces > Garden building
Location
- Building Name:
- Summerhouse east of Turton Tower
- Street Name:
- Chapeltown Road (off)
- Unitary Authority:
- Blackburn with Darwen (UA)
- Parish:
- North Turton
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Rossendale and Darwen
- Region:
- North West
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Poor
- Occupancy / Use:
- Vacant/not in use
- Priority:
- C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- C
- Ownership:
- Private
Contact Details
Karen Heverin 01612421403
