Description

SK 55 SW
1/104
13.10.66

NEWSTEAD
NEWSTEAD PARK
The Cannon Fort and adjoining dock

G.V.
II*

Mock fort. c.1750. Restored 1986. Built for the fifth Lord
Byron. Coursed and squared rubble and ashlar. Plinth, string
course, crenellated parapet. 9 round bosses on lake side. Semi-
circular central bay flanked by single triangular bastions. At
each end, curved steps. Each bastion has a circular tower, that
to south west roofless. That to north east has dome with ball
finial and 2 square openings. Each tower has a moulded pointed
doorway. At rear, 7 pointed arched recesses. Adjoining dock to
north east has slab coping. This fort was built as an eye
catcher to be seen across the lake and also as a mooring for the
ship which the fifth Lord Byron kept for entertaining his friends
with mock naval battles.

Listing NGR: SK5377053837

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17547499

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