Shot tower
Introduction
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Shot tower
Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 6 Jun 2015
The only British shot tower still in use. Built in 1799 mainly to provide lead shot for the Napoleonic wars. 168 feet high and 20 feet in diameter at the top, the interior is complete with spiral stairs. The attached lift is a 20th century addition. Listed, grade II*, history and details are at: http://list.historicengland.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1375860
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Image Location
Latitude
53.194053
Longitude
-2.878117