Hoober Stand, Observation tower in Wentworth, England
The triangular tower rises 30 meters high with rounded corners, constructed from ashlar sandstone and topped with a distinctive cupola viewing platform.
Henry Flitcroft designed the tower in 1746 for Thomas Watson-Wentworth, Earl of Malton, to mark the end of the Jacobite rebellion.
The structure represents 18th-century architectural preferences, incorporating classical elements into an observation tower near Wentworth Woodhouse estate.
Visitors can climb 150 steps up the helical stairway to reach the viewing platform, which stands 157 meters above sea level.
The tower features an inscription above its doorway that acknowledges King George II's role in defeating the Jacobite uprising.
Location: Wentworth
GPS coordinates: 53.48201,-1.38772
Latest update: May 12, 2025 23:44
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