Browne's Folly, Stone folly tower in Bathford, England
Located on Farleigh Rise, this square tower stands 12 meters tall, constructed from coursed rubble stone with round-arched openings at the upper level.
Colonel Wade Browne commissioned the construction of this tower in 1845 to provide employment opportunities during a period of agricultural recession.
The tower appears on the unofficial coat of arms of Bathford Parish Council, representing a connection between local heritage and architectural landmarks.
The Folly Fellowship maintains the structure since 1998, though visitors should note the deteriorated spiral staircase lacks safety railings.
The surrounding Site of Special Scientific Interest houses Britain's oldest recorded Greater Horseshoe Bat, discovered in January 2000.
GPS coordinates: 51.39450,-2.29891
Latest update: March 22, 2025 17:42
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