Sutton Common BT Tower, Communication tower in Macclesfield, England.
The Sutton Common BT Tower reaches 72 meters in height and stands on Croker Hill at the western edge of Peak District National Park.
Built during the 1960s, this reinforced concrete structure formed part of the GPO Cold War Backbone network for secure national communications.
The tower maintains analogue radio channels for Greatest Hits Radio Staffordshire and Silk Radio, connecting local communities through broadcasting services.
Access to the tower requires following designated walking paths, while photography opportunities exist from surrounding public areas.
The tower relays signals between Heaton Park in the north and Pye Green in the south through specialized microwave transmission equipment.
GPS coordinates: 53.20612,-2.10070
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:23
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