Paxton's Tower, Neo-Gothic folly tower in Llanarthney, Wales.
The triangular tower rises 36 feet on a hilltop, featuring turrets at each corner and offering panoramic views of the Tywi valley.
Scottish merchant William Paxton commissioned this memorial between 1806 and 1809 to commemorate Admiral Lord Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar.
The first floor contained a banqueting room with decorated glass windows, while the second floor housed a hexagonal prospect room with roof terraces.
The National Trust maintains this Grade II listed building, which stands near the National Botanic Garden of Wales in Carmarthenshire.
Local stories suggest Paxton built the tower with funds initially intended for a bridge over River Tywi after losing a parliamentary election.
Location: Carmarthenshire
Elevation above the sea: 171.4 m
GPS coordinates: 51.85180,-4.11977
Latest update: May 15, 2025 14:59
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