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Severndroog Castle

Shooters Hill, London

A widow's tower in the woods, named after a pirate fortress in India.

Lady James built this triangular tower in memory of her husband, Sir William James. In 1755 he had captured the sea fortress of Suvarnadurg, on India's west coast, from a family of pirate admirals.

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When
Built 1784
Where
51.4650, 0.0710
Group
Towers & follies

Visiting

Open on weekends, with a tea room.

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