Emley Moor transmitting station, Broadcasting tower in Huddersfield, England
The reinforced concrete cylindrical structure rises 1,084 feet above Emley Moor, serving as a telecommunications and broadcasting facility for Yorkshire region.
After the 1969 collapse of its predecessor due to ice and wind, engineers constructed this concrete tower that began transmitting signals in 1971.
The Grade II listed building represents British engineering excellence and stands as the tallest freestanding structure in the United Kingdom.
The tower broadcasts digital television and radio signals across 3,900 square miles, reaching millions of households in Yorkshire and East Midlands regions.
A seven-minute elevator journey takes maintenance workers to the top room, positioned at 900 feet above ground level.
Location: Huddersfield
Location: Denby Dale
GPS coordinates: 53.61190,-1.66444
Latest update: May 28, 2025 14:46
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