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Haldon Belvedere

Near Exeter, Devon

A triangular tower built for a general who fought in India.

Haldon Belvedere, also called Lawrence Castle, was built in 1788 by Sir Robert Palk in memory of his friend Major General Stringer Lawrence, who had fought for the East India Company. The three-sided tower stands on the Haldon Hills with views over Dartmoor and the Exe estuary.

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When
Built 1788
Where
50.6680, -3.5550
Group
Towers & follies

Visiting

Open on certain days. It can be hired for weddings and holidays.

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