Leith Hill Tower :: Shared Description

At 294 metres above sea level at its base, Leith Hill Tower is the highest point in the South East of England. On a clear day there are views to the English Channel and thirteen counties.

The main tower was built in the 1765-6, and the stair tower in 1864. The spiral staircase travels clockwise, perhaps as a sign of friendliness, as defensive towers were built anti-clockwise so as to be able to defend ones self with a sword in the right hand coming down the stairs.

The Grade II listed tower has been owned by the National Trust since 1923.

by Oast House Archive
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TQ1343 : Leith Hill Tower, Leith Hill by N Chadwick
TQ1343 : Leith Hill Tower by Oast House Archive
TQ1343 : Stairs at Leith Hill Tower by Oast House Archive


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Created: Thu, 3 Dec 2009, Updated: Sat, 7 Sep 2019

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