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Paxton's Tower

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Paxton's Tower is a Neo-Gothic folly erected in honour of Lord Nelson. It is situated on a hilltop near Llanarthney in the Towy Valley, Carmarthenshire and was built sometime between 1805 and 1808.

Aerial view of a harbour, two beaches and pastel coloured houses.

Where:

Llandeilo

Type:

Historic Site

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Location:: Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire, SA32 8HX
Telephone:: 01558 824512
Website:: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/feel-on-top-of-the-world-at-paxtons-tower-

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About Paxton's Tower

Paxton's Tower is a Neo-Gothic folly that can be seen for miles from many areas situated on a hilltop near Llanarthney in the Towy Valley. It was built sometime between 1805 and 1808 and erected in honour of Lord Nelson and probably to a design by Samuel Pepys Cockerell.

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