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Beckford's Tower

Lansdown, Bath, Somerset

A reclusive millionaire's lookout tower, and his tomb beside it.

William Beckford was once called the richest commoner in England and wrote the Gothic novel Vathek. After a scandal, he lived a secretive life.

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When
Built 1827
Where
51.4085, -2.3734
Group
Towers & follies

Visiting

Run by the Bath Preservation Trust. Open on selected days, with a museum and a climb to the top.

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