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King Alfred’s tower is 49 metres tall. Built between 1762 and 1779, it was designed by architect Henry Flitcroft who used more than a million red bricks. It is believed to mark the place where King Alfred the Great gathered his troops in 878.
The tower commemorates George III’s ascension to the throne in 1760 and the end of the Seven Years War. The triangular tower is hollow, but it has an inside staircase (205 steps) to climb to the top. From there you can take in the spectacular vistas across Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset counties.


630 posted on 03/19/2024 5:33:05 PM PDT by Farcesensitive (K is coming)
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631 posted on 03/19/2024 5:35:53 PM PDT by xone ( )
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To: Farcesensitive

I would be afraid to climb the stairs even if I could! Heights make me dizzy. Incredible structure.


632 posted on 03/19/2024 6:08:05 PM PDT by little jeremiah (Nothing Can Stop What Is Coming)
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