Morgan's Mount, Historic watchtower on city walls in Chester, England.
Morgan's Mount extends from the north side of Chester's city walls as a rectangular red sandstone structure with barred openings and observation platform.
The watchtower, constructed in 1645 during the English Civil War, served as an observation platform and gun emplacement until Parliamentary forces destroyed its cannon.
The structure exemplifies medieval military engineering through its strategic design, featuring an L-shaped stone bench at roof level for monitoring the surrounding landscape.
Visitors can reach the observation platform by climbing two sets of five stone steps, accessing views toward the Welsh hills and Chester's northern districts.
One step of the watchtower incorporates a repurposed Victorian gravestone, adding an unexpected historical element to this defensive structure.
Location: Cheshire West and Chester
Part of: Chester city walls
GPS coordinates: 53.19330,-2.89588
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:30
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