Phoenix Tower, Chester
Phoenix Tower, Chester, Medieval tower on city walls in Chester, England.
The four-stage Phoenix Tower features red sandstone walls, a pyramidal slate roof, and five slit windows in its octagonal lower chamber.
Dating from the 13th century, the tower served as a defensive structure during the 1645 Civil War siege of Chester with guns on each floor.
Two city guilds, the Painters and Stationers and the Barbers and Chandlers, leased the tower in the 16th century and added a phoenix carving.
Visitors can access the tower along Chester's city walls, offering views across the surrounding landscape and medieval fortifications.
The structure displays a plaque commemorating King Charles I observing his army's defeat at Rowton Heath from this position in September 1645.
Location: Cheshire West and Chester
Part of: Chester city walls
GPS coordinates: 53.19420,-2.89041
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:39
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