Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Worle Tower Observatory
Worle Tower Observatory — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Worle Tower Observatory is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1320683). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details WORLEBURY HILL ROAD 1. 5121 Worle Tower Observatory ST 36 SW 1/76 II 2. Probably late C18. Formerly a windmill. Converted circa 1876 to an observatory. Circular, 3 stage tower. Rendered. Corbelled battlement parapet. Upper windows have slight ogee moulding cut into lintel. Door set back in slightly splayed opening, with moulded lintel. Listing NGR: ST3498463291 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 33263 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Worle Tower Observatory is a Grade II listed memorial located in South Wales. It serves as a notable example of early 20th-century architecture and commemorates significant local history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3649, -2.9353
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Weston-super-Mare
- Postcode
- BS22 9TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weston-super-Mare
Sources
- wikidata: Q26606657 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Worle Tower Observatory?
- Worle Tower Observatory is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS22 9TP), in the parish of Weston-super-Mare.
- Is Worle Tower Observatory a listed building?
- Worle Tower Observatory is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Worle Tower Observatory free to visit?
- Yes, Worle Tower Observatory is free to enter.
- How do I get to Worle Tower Observatory?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BS22 9TP. It sits within the Weston-super-Mare parliamentary constituency.