Highmoor Tower, Wigton
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Highmoor Tower, Wigton
Image: © P stephenson Taken: 4 Jun 2006
Built in 1885 by Edwin and Henry Banks to house a clock, carillon and "Big Joe",large bell. The carillon played a different tune every day and a hymn on Sundays. The tower stands on the North side of Highmoor Mansion, the Banks' family home, now flats.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.818183
Longitude
-3.146909