The Prospect Tower, Folly tower at Cotehele Estate, Calstock, United Kingdom.
The three-sided stone tower rises 60 feet tall on elevated ground above Cotehele House, offering views across the Tamar Valley and surrounding landscapes.
The National Trust acquired the tower along with Cotehele Estate in 1947, marking the first property transferred through the National Land Fund system.
The structure represents late 18th-century architectural preferences for decorative towers that combined practical viewing points with ornamental garden features.
Visitors can climb the wooden spiral staircase installed by the National Trust to access the observation platform at the top of the tower.
The triangular design of the tower creates an optical illusion, making it appear like a standard church tower when viewed from certain angles.
Location: Calstock
GPS coordinates: 50.49880,-4.22638
Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:59
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