# Radcliffe Tower

By [valsuh.eth](https://paragraph.com/@valsuh) · 2023-04-13

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**Radcliffe Tower** is the only surviving part of a manor house in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester (historically in Lancashire). It is a Grade I listed building\[1\]\[2\] and a Scheduled Monument.\[3\] The house was rebuilt in 1403 by James de Radcliffe, who was lord of the manor of Radcliffe, and consisted of a stone-built hall and one or two towers, probably built with ashlar blocks.\[2\]\[3\] De Radcliffe was given a royal licence to fortify the site including adding crenellations and battlements.\[4\]

The manor house was demolished in the 19th century leaving only the tower.\[3\] The tower measures 10.5 yd (9.6 m) by 19 yd (17 m) and survives to about 20 ft (6.1 m) in height.\[2\] The remains are owned by Bury council.\[5\] It was used as a pig sty before being restored.\[3\] Radcliffe Tower is about 3.3 km (2.1 mi) south of Bury Castle, a late 15th-century moated manor house.

In 2009, plans to restore the shell of the tower as part of a wider restoration project covering Radcliffe E'es, Close Park and the parish church were launched with the support of Bury Council.\[6\]

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