Mistley Towers, Grade I listed twin towers from former church in Mistley, England
Two identical neoclassical towers with Ionic columns and lantern domes stand at the east and west ends of a former church site overlooking the River Stour.
Richard Rigby commissioned architect Robert Adam in 1776 to transform the existing church into a grand edifice as part of his vision for a spa town.
The eastern tower contains ceiling paintings depicting the Holy Trinity, while both structures feature intricate Portland stone decorations and Tuscan porticos.
Visitors can access the exterior at any time and obtain keys for interior visits from nearby workshops, with street parking available along the B1352.
The towers remained standing after the 1870 church demolition as they served as navigation markers for vessels traveling along the estuary.
Location: Mistley
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/mistley-towers
GPS coordinates: 51.94590,1.07739
Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:20
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