Thornton Villa / The Towers

The Towers, shown on the 1892 map as Thornton Villa, was situated at the heart of the Thornton Estate.  It was built by the Horrocks family and was initially used as a shooting lodge before later became Highfield College.  It was demolished around 1970 and the area is now an open wood still known today as The Towers.

Thornton Villa - 1892

The Towers - 1912

Further Information                                                                                      

Additional Reading

Wyre Archaeology Blog -  

The Life and Times of the Towers