Woodhall Spa, Tower on the Moor: aerial 2012
Introduction
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Woodhall Spa, Tower on the Moor: aerial 2012
Image: © Chris Taken: 19 Aug 2012
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 - see 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
53.159095
Longitude
-0.19027