The Storm Tower, Grade II listed octagonal tower in Bude, England
The Storm Tower stands as an octagonal structure built with roughly-dressed stone, featuring freestone quoins and slit windows on each side of its walls.
Architect George Wightwick designed this tower in 1835 for Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, incorporating elements inspired by the Temple of the Winds in Athens.
The structure earned Grade II listed status in 1985, recognizing its architectural merit and establishing legal protection for its preservation within British heritage.
The tower underwent relocation 100 meters inland during 2023-2024 to protect it from coastal erosion, with reconstruction costs reaching £450,000.
Each side of the tower displays a frieze detailing compass points, though magnetic drift has caused a seven-degree misalignment from its original orientation.
Location: Bude-Stratton
Inception: 1835
Architects: George Wightwick
GPS coordinates: 50.82859,-4.55662
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:15
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