The Towers

The Towers is a country house in Crosspool featuring coursed rubble walls with stone trim, tile roofing, and sash windows along its facade. Eight small towers at the angles of a low curtain wall define its distinctive exterior appearance.

The house was built in 1896 by architects Flockton & Gibbs for Christopher D. Leng, whose father was editor of the Sheffield Daily Telegraph. During World War II, it served as headquarters for the Spear & Jackson toolmaking firm.

The house displays Scottish Baronial style features with its tall battlemented tower and circular stair turret, reflecting late Victorian architectural tastes in Sheffield. These design elements remain distinctive markers of the residence today.

The house is located on Sandygate Road near the junction with Coldwell Lane and preserves original interior features including wood paneling and period fireplaces. Visitors exploring the exterior grounds should prepare for varied terrain and narrow pathways around the property.

The property occupies the former site of a public pleasure ground laid out by George Woollen, owner of the Rivelin Corn Mill in the early 1800s. This shift from public recreation space to private residence reflects how the neighborhood developed over generations.

Location: Sheffield

GPS coordinates: 53.37718,-1.53429

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:21