Yett Coxton Tower Doorway (C) valenta

NJ2660 : Yett Coxton Tower Doorway

taken 1 year ago, near to Lhanbryde, Moray, Great Britain

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Yett Coxton Tower Doorway

This substantial iron yett, together with the fact that the roof of the tower consists of stone slabs combine to make the tower impregnable and fireproof. The tower is said to date from 1644, although thought to be much older.
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Although the tower is in private ownership and not generally open to the public, an appointment to visit the tower may be arranged by contacting the owner.

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Grid Square: NJ2660, 20 images (more nearby )
Photographer: valenta (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Sunday, 24 June, 2018 (more nearby)
Submitted: Sunday, 1 July, 2018
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Housing, Dwellings Defence, Military
Tower House (from Tags): Coxton Tower
Listed Building (from Tags): Category A
Place (from Tags): Lhanbryde
Primary Subject of Photo: Building Interior
Subject Location: OSGB36: NJ 2618 6075 [10m precision]
WGS84: 57:37.8379N 3:14.2702W
Camera Location: OSGB36: NJ 2615 6078
View Direction: Southeast (about 135 degrees)