Wainhouse Tower, Grade II* listed folly tower in Halifax, England
Wainhouse Tower rises 275 feet above Halifax with an octagonal shaft, square base, and two viewing platforms connected by 405 stone steps.
The tower began construction in 1871 as a chimney for a dye works, following the Smoke Abatement Act requirements for industrial emissions control.
The structure earned the name Tower of Spite due to a dispute between John Wainhouse and Henry Edwards regarding the privacy of Edwards' estate.
Visitors can access the first viewing platform by climbing 369 steps during bank holidays, while the top platform remains closed to the public.
The tower contains an internal brick chimney encased in stone over two feet thick, with small windows illuminating the spiral staircase.
Location: Calderdale
GPS coordinates: 53.71065,-1.88224
Latest update: May 10, 2025 21:22
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