The Tower House, Lubenham Explained

The Tower House, formerly known as The Cottage or Lubenham Cottage[1] is a Grade II listed Georgian house in Lubenham, Leicestershire, England. It is situated to the north of the churchyard on Rushes Lane.[1] Originally a farmhouse, it was enlarged by Cubitts in 1865 as a hunting box for Benedict John "Cherry" Angell,[2] with adjoining stables added in 1852. During the enlargement a tower was added to survey nearby horse racing. It became a Grade II listed building on 9 March 1989.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lee, J. M. . McKinley, R. A. . A History of the County of Leicestershire: Volume 5: Gartree Hundred. accessed via British History Online. 1964. 220–229. 30 January 2014.
  2. Web site: The Tower House, Lubenham. British Listed Buildings. 30 January 2014.