Overlooking the River Swale, this was once the country estate of John Yorke MP.
Culloden Tower was built as a folly in around 1746. The architect was probably Daniell Garrett, who was very fond of the
Overlooking the River Swale, this was once the country estate of John Yorke MP.
Culloden Tower was built as a folly in around 1746. The architect was probably Daniell Garrett, who was very fond of the Palladian style of architecture. Garrett was known for his design of Rococo plasterwork
The name of the tower refers to the victory of the Duke of Cumberland over Bonnie Prince Charlie at the battle of Culloden in 1746.
Culloden Tower has four storeys and a roof terrace. Its rectangular base may have been part of an earlier peel tower, a small fortified keep built as a watch tower and to deter marauding Scots and partly as a status symbol.
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