2002
ST7435 : Alfred's Tower
taken 24 years ago, near to Hardway, Somerset, England
This is 1 of 7 images, with title Alfred's Tower in this square
Alfred's Tower
Grade I Listed Building belonging to the National Trust, it was completed in 1772 by Henry Hoare to commemorate the ending of the Seven Years War with France and the accession of George III.
The location is believed to be near Egbert's Stone where Alfred rallied the Anglo-Saxons before the decisive Battle of Edington.
The triangular tower is 161 foot high, with a hollow interior containing a spiral staircase.
ST7435 : King Alfred's Tower Revisited
The location is believed to be near Egbert's Stone where Alfred rallied the Anglo-Saxons before the decisive Battle of Edington.
The triangular tower is 161 foot high, with a hollow interior containing a spiral staircase.
ST7435 : King Alfred's Tower Revisited
Leland Trail
The Leland Trail is a 28 mile long distance footpath, named after Henry VIII's keeper of the royal libraries. The walk follows his route through South Somerset during his commissioned survey of England's antiquities.
The trail runs from King Alfred's Tower on the Wiltshire border to Ham Hill - passing through Bruton, Castle Cary, North and South Cadbury, Ilchester and Montacute.
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- Grid Square
- ST7435, 86 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Chris Heaton (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Saturday, 18 May, 2002 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Tuesday, 28 November, 2006
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
ST 745 351 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:6.8771N 2:21.9403W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: ST 746 352
- View Direction
- Southwest (about 225 degrees)
