Tolbooth Steeple, Municipal tower at Glasgow Cross, Scotland
The seven-story stone tower rises 126 feet with a clock and decorative crown at Glasgow Cross, marking the intersection of five major streets.
Built in 1626 as part of the Tolbooth complex, this steeple served as a city prison and courthouse until 1814, witnessing 22 executions.
The paved area at the tower's base was where wealthy tobacco merchants in red cloaks gathered to display their status in the 1700s.
The steeple stands on a traffic island at the intersection, functioning as both a navigation point and a historical structure in central Glasgow.
In 2021, the tower displayed climate data projections during COP-26, connecting medieval architecture with modern environmental concerns.
Location: Glasgow City
Location: Glasgow
GPS coordinates: 55.85680,-4.24365
Latest update: May 11, 2025 09:00
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