- Cow Tower, Norwich
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Cow Tower Military tower The Cow Tower, Part of the fortifications around NorwichSymbolCountry England State Norfolk Region East of England District Norwich Municipality Norwich Location In Norwich on the bank of the River Wensum - coordinates 52°38′3.2″N 1°18′29.8″E / 52.634222°N 1.308278°E Founded 14th century Owner Managed by English Heritage and Norwich City Council Visitation Tower locked as the building is fragile Easiest access Grounds are open Website: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/cow-tower-norwich/ Cow Tower is an historic military tower that stands by the River Wensum in Norwich, Norfolk. It gets its name from the water meadow, once known as Cowholme, in which it stands. It is about 15.2m high, with an internal diameter of 7.3m. The walls are 1.8m thick.[1]
It was built in the 14th century and was badly damaged in the rebellion led by Robert Kett, whose men were camped on Mousehold Heath on the other side of the river.
The tower is currently closed to the public as the building is fragile, but visitors can walk around it.
Images of the interior
References
- ^ "Cow Tower". Pastscape-Detailed result. English Heritage. http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=901244. Retrieved 22 September 2011.
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