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465: 210: 88: 43: 161: 54:. When the city walls were converted into a raised walkway between 1702 and 1708, the tower was converted to form a feature at this corner. It has been repaired on occasions since, and in 1879–80 was altered at the expense of one of the city councillors. 321: 351: 101: 297: 624: 247: 629: 174: 609: 604: 328: 578: 130: 290: 165: 240: 135: 32: 72:. It forms a three-sided projection from the walls, its top being level with the walkway, and is decorated with mock 283: 614: 479: 233: 553: 619: 538: 420: 361: 314: 513: 508: 484: 36: 568: 381: 376: 50:
The tower probably dates from the 13th century, and it was damaged in 1644–46 during the
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Barnaby's Tower, Chester England. A grade I listed building.
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Barnaby's Tower
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