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Watch Tower & Former Customs House
This former Customs House and Watch Tower is located at the end of Tower Street on Roa Island. The building dates from 1849; it is now used as a workshop. The building is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England.
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WATCH TOWER - Roa Island - List Entry
- "Customs house now workshop. 1849 (previous list description). Pebbles laid in chevrons, red sandstone dressings; graduated slate roof. Central archway with 2-storey, 1-bay boathouse wing on left and small square …
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Simon Cotterill
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WATCH TOWER - Roa Island - List Entry
- "Customs house now workshop. 1849 (previous list description). Pebbles laid in chevrons, red sandstone dressings; graduated slate roof. Central archway with 2-storey, 1-bay boathouse wing on left and small square …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
List number: 1218986
List grade: 2
County: Cumbria
Post code: LA13 0QH
Grid ref: SD2318564864
Unitary Auth: Westmoreland & Furness
List grade: 2
County: Cumbria
Post code: LA13 0QH
Grid ref: SD2318564864
Unitary Auth: Westmoreland & Furness