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The Watch Tower is situated in the grounds of the Quorndon Fox Public House. The premises was situated on the main London to Manchester stagecoach route. During the 18th and early 19th century it was a coaching inn named the ‘Swan with Two Necks’. It is said that the watch tower was used to warn the cook and stable staff of approaching coaches that required quick turn rounds. The tower can be viewed from the Public Right of Way that runs past the site.

Originally called The Double Necked Swan, which opened in 1740. This public house is along the High Street in the Leicestershire village of Quorn.

Artist/Sculptor: Martin Heron Material: Steel Owner/Custodian: Quorndon Parish Council Status: Conservation Area The high number of bat species found in Quorn has been celebrated with this sculpture, located at The Bank, off Church Lane. The sculpture represents six species of bats that are found in Quorn including one of England's rarest - the Leisler's bat. It was commissioned to reflect priority species particularly within the Quorn village and was unveiled on 18th October 2000 by Councillor Neville Bird, Mayor of Charnwood. In 2013 the Quorndon Parish Council funded the nearby granite plinth and plaque. The material used is steel and it was designed by artist Martin Heron in collaboration with members of ‘Stepping Out’ and the ‘Socially Wheeled Active Group’ from the Rawlins Community College now Rawlins Academy. The creation was funded through the Charnwood Borough Council's Biodiversity Community Art Programme which was run as part of their Biodiversity Action Plan. Martin was originally from Northern Ireland and now lives in Nottinghamshire. He is a member of the Royal British Society of Sculptors and The London Group.

The cairn sits in the grounds of the Rawlins Academy. The associated plaque reads: ‘Rawlins Community College - founded 1693. Tercentenary time capsule sealed 1993 to be opened in the year 2093’.