Horton's Tower, Dorset. Open daily. No entry permitted.

Details

Accessibility:

- The Tower itself is located in the middle of a field.
- Parking in a lay-by can be found on the roadside just along from the tower.
- Several footpaths lead past the tower.
- Caution should be taken on uneven ground along the pathways.
- It is an approximately a 100 metre walk from the roadside to the tower.

Brief Description:

Horton's Tower is a Grade II seven story folly, built in 1726 by Humphrey Sturt. The tower was built to allow Sturt to watch and follow the local hunt when he was too old to ride. Made from red brick, the tower stands at 140ft tall.

Further Information:

Address:

Horton's Tower, Batchelor's Lane, Holt, Dorset, BH21 7EP.

Email:

None Available.

Phone:

None available.

Website:

http://www.theenchantedtower.talktalk.net/Horton_Tower.htm

http://englishbuildings.blogspot.co.uk/2010/05/horton-dorset.html

http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-107538-horton-tower-horton-dorset#.V2PpMc3SyBs

Opening Hours:

Open daily.

Directions:

Situated 4.1 miles E of Three Legged Cross. Via, Horton Road. Turning left at Horton onto an Unnamed road towards Chalbury Common. As you approach, the tower will be on your left hand side, set back off the roadside. OS: SU030067

Transport:

Bus services do operate within this area. Please contact the local bus company/Traveline for more information on public transport in this area.

For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.

Amenities:

Closest amenities can be found at Three Legged Cross, 4.1 miles West along Horton Road.