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Derry Ormond Tower

Near Lampeter, Ceredigion

A lonely tower said to have been built to give work to locals.

On a hilltop near Lampeter stands a tall, plain stone tower built in the 1820s for John Jones of Derry Ormond. Local tradition says it was built to give work to poor labourers in hard times.

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When
About 1824
Where
52.1400, -4.0660
Group
Towers & follies

Visiting

Seen from the A485 and nearby lanes, on private land.

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