Tower on the Moor, Woodhall Spa
Introduction
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Tower on the Moor, Woodhall Spa
Image: © Chris Taken: 10 Jun 2009
There are theories that it was built as a lookout, for defence purposes, or for fun (like a folly), but the most convincing theory is that it is the remains of a hunting lodge - https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MLI43570&resourceID=1006 The "Moor" is now a golf course. A good place to view the tower from the ground is from the footpath along the old railway track. See also Image]
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Image Location
Latitude
53.159187
Longitude
-0.190415