Cow Tower, Norwich
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| Cow Tower | ||
| Military tower | ||
 The Cow Tower, Part of the fortifications around Norwich
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| Country | England | |
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| 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.
[edit] Images of the interior
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Ventilation channels in the interior wall
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Apertures in the interior wall
[edit] 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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