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Thimbleby's Tower

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roof, hung with tiles, was added to the top of the structure. The citation in the National Heritage List for England states that this "masks its former defensive features and purpose".
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The tower probably dates originally from the 13th century. It was partly demolished in the siege of Chester in 1644–46 during the
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between the walkway and the tower was replaced by an oak-framed
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53°11′22″N 2°53′17″W / 53.18940°N 2.88816°W / 53.18940; -2.88816
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Thimbleby's Tower is located in Cheshire
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