Belmont Tower, Holymoorside
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Belmont Tower, Holymoorside
Image: © Alan Terrill Taken: 13 Jun 2000
A house with an odd tower. Built by General Henry Gladwin in the 18th century. The tower was said to be for firing a cannon at Gladwins Mark. Update March 2013: I understand the building has been demolished recently.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.229324
Longitude
-1.487766