Longthorpe Tower, Medieval tower in Peterborough, England
The three-story stone tower extends from a fortified manor house and contains multiple rooms accessed by a spiral staircase within its thick walls.
Robert Thorpe constructed the tower around 1300 to demonstrate his elevated social status after gaining wealth through his connections with Peterborough Abbey.
The walls display medieval paintings from 1330 that include religious figures, musicians, animals, and scenes depicting aspects of medieval knowledge and beliefs.
English Heritage maintains the tower, which requires advance booking for visits and offers guided tours explaining the architectural features and wall art.
The first floor contains a remarkable painting of a creature that expels flames from its posterior, demonstrating medieval artistic humor.
Location: City of Peterborough
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/longthorpe-tower
GPS coordinates: 52.57084,-0.28686
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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