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Pemberton's Parlour

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it was rebuilt as a semicircular tower. It was reconstructed in 1894. It is now described as a
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The structure originated as a circular tower straddling the city walls. During the reign of
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of Chester, who stood on it to supervise the work taking place on his nearby
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Sections of Chester city walls and associated structures
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Grade I listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester
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Chester
53°11′35″N 2°53′50″W / 53.19300°N 2.89723°W / 53.19300; -2.89723
OS grid reference
SJ 402 666
Listed Building
Pemberton's Parlour is located in Cheshire
Chester city walls
National Heritage List for England
listed building
Queen Anne
gazebo
mayor
ropewalk
sandstone
royal arms
arms
relief
parapet
crenellated
icon
Cheshire portal
Grade I listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester




Historic England
"Pembertons Parlour, Chester (1376131)"
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