Follies · West Midlands
Watchtower
Watchtower — Folly or eyecatcher.
John M — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bridgnorth · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Watchtower is a folly in the West Midlands — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bridgnorth, about 2.8 km away. Postcode area WV15.
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Place summary
The Watchtower is a folly located in the West Midlands, within the parish of Bridgnorth, postcode WV15. This structure is notable for its architectural design and serves as a distinctive feature in the local landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5161, -2.3865
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Bridgnorth
- Postcode
- WV15 6QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Bridgnorth — 2.8 km
Sources
- osm: w560982272 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Watchtower?
- Watchtower is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WV15 6QH), in the parish of Bridgnorth.
- Is Watchtower free to visit?
- Yes, Watchtower is free to enter.
- How do I get to Watchtower?
- The nearest railway station is Bridgnorth, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WV15 6QH.