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This very impressive folly sits at just over 1000 foot on a hilltop in the Cotswolds, on the northern county border. It was built in 1797 by the 6th earl of Coventry, George William, for his wife.

Beacon
The story associated with its construction is that she wanted an impressive tower on which she could place a beacon that could be seen from her house at Worcester, the hilltop having long been used as a beacon point.



Quality
Only the finest construction was wanted, as the architect was one of the leading names of the time, James Wyatt, Broadway Tower being a departure from his normal Gothic style. This man would not have come cheap as he was at the height of his career having been made the surveyor of Westminster Abbey in 1776 and was a friend of King George.

Fonthill Abbey
His name later however became linked with Fonthill Abbey, another of his works. This unfortunately did not stand the test of time so well, see.  
The pre-raphaelite artists later found Broadway tower a handy retreat, its most famous visitor probably being William Morris.


Visiting:-
Now residing in a 35 acre country park, Broadway Tower on occasions sees service as a venue for exhibitions.

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