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Mistley Towers

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The Mistley Towers are a pair of 18th century towers designed by Robert Adam to complement the Georgian church of St Mary the Virgin at Mistley. The towers, in typical Adam classical style, stood at each end of the church, which is no longer in existence. The site overlooks the River Stour and stand next to Mistley Quay.

In 1776 local landowner Richard Rigby commissioned Robert Adam to enhance the existing church, and trn it into a truly grand edifice. Adam designed a typically grand building, with a porticoed central block in neoclassical style, flanked by tall towers, each topped with a cupola.

Adams design called for Ionic columns to supporting a tiered structure augmented by a decorative cornice. The church that stood between the identical towers was demolished in 1870 when a new parish church was constructed nearby.

The towers are cared for by the Mistley Thorn Residents Association.
B1352, Mistley, Essex, England

About Mistley Towers
Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: Located on the B1352 1.5 miles east of the A137 at Lawford. Key is available from Mistley Quay Workshops.
Website: Mistley Towers
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Clary's Barn - 5.6 miles from Mistley Towers Copdock, Suffolk Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £330

Warreners Barn Cottage - 6.1 miles from Mistley Towers Chelmondiston, Suffolk Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £280

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The Mistley Thorn - 0.4 miles from Mistley Towers Mistley, Essex Stay from: £75.00

Hotel Elizabeth Copdock - 5.6 miles from Mistley Towers Ipswich, Suffolk Stay from: £44.95

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Bridge Guest House - 7.6 miles from Mistley Towers Ipswich, Suffolk From: £29.00

Polstead Lodge - 8.2 miles from Mistley Towers Polstead, Essex From: £75.00

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