Flounders' Folly, Stone tower on Callow Hill, Shropshire, England.
The 80-foot stone tower stands at the western end of Wenlock Edge, offering views across multiple counties and mountain ranges of England and Wales.
Benjamin Flounders commissioned the construction of this tower in 1838 to mark the boundaries between four estates and commemorate his seventieth birthday.
The tower appears in local tales suggesting Mr. Flounders intended to watch ships in Bristol Channel, despite geographical impossibility of such observations.
The structure opens monthly to visitors, with access limited to eight people at a time climbing 78 stairs to reach the observation platform.
Interpretative illustrations at the viewing platform help visitors identify landmarks including the Malverns, Black Mountains, and Cader Idris in the distance.
Location: Culmington
Website: https://floundersfolly.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.46060,-2.79533
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:02
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