Thimbleby's Tower
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| Thimbleby's Tower | |
|---|---|
 Thimbleby's Tower | |
| Coordinates | 53°11′22″N 2°53′17″W / 53.18940°N 2.88816°W |
| OS grid reference | SJ 408 662 |
| Built | 13th century (probable) |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Designated | 28 July 1955 |
| Reference no. | 1376164 |
  Location in cheshire | |
Thimbleby's Tower, formerly known as Wolf's Tower, is a structure in the city walls of Chester, Cheshire, England. It stands on the eastern section of the walls, between Eastgate and Newgate. The tower is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.[1]
The tower probably dates originally from the 13th century. It was partly demolished in the siege of Chester in 1644–46 during the Civil War. Between 1702 and 1708 the whole of the city walls was converted into a raised walkway and it is likely that the tower was modified as part of this process. Repairs were carried out to it in 1879. It was further altered in 1994–95 for Chester City Council by Peter de Figuerdo.[1]
