The Prospect Tower, Cotehele, Cornwall UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
N 50° 29.930 W 004° 13.585
30U E 413020 N 5594813
An odd shaped tower in Cornwall UK
Waymark Code: WM2CV9
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/13/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member The Blue Quasar
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The Prospect Tower stands on the National Trust’s Cotehele Estate, built around 1789 as a “folly” by the gentry who lived at Cotehele House in celebration of the royal visit of King George III.
The 3 sided tower is 60ft high each wall in concaved. Most of the windows have been filled in. The National Trust erected a spiral staircase so visitors can climb to the top.
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Building Address:
Cotehele House
St. Dominick
Saltash, Cornwall UK
PL12 6TA

Is it open to the general public?: yes

When was it built? (Approximate if you must.): 01/01/1789

What is the name of this building?: The Prospect Tower
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