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Rhenish Tower, The Esplanade, Lynmouth, Devon

Alfred Newton & Sons1896/1920

Historic England

Historic England
London, United Kingdom

This folly, located on the harbour arm, was probably built as a water tower in the mid to late 19th century. Its name derives from it appearing like a tower on the River Rhine. The tower was destroyed by flood in 1952 and was rebuilt two years later. It is a Grade II listed building.

List Entry Number 1210267.
Historic England Archive AA97/05536.

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  • Title: Rhenish Tower, The Esplanade, Lynmouth, Devon
  • Creator: Alfred Newton & Sons
  • Date Created: 1896/1920
  • Rights: Source: Historic England Archive
  • Medium: Glass plate negative
Historic England

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