Fox Tower, Brough

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Fox Tower

Westmorland


Fox Tower
Type: folly
Location
Grid reference: NY78691628
Location: 54°32’29"N, 2°19’51"W
Town: Brough
History
Built 1775
For: John Metcalf Carleton
folly
Information

Fox Tower stands by Brough in Westmorland. It was built in 1775 by John Metcalf Carleton, an industrial entrepreneur, as a folly on his large estate next to Brough.

The folly can be seen from Brough Castle and the road A66 road looking towards the fells. The tower is now closed to the public.

References

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