This tower, which stands out in the forest, was built in the first half of the 19th century by Henry Nevill. It is located on Saxonbury Hill, a late Bronze Age to early Iron Age hill fort that you'll need to walk into to see it.

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May 8, 2020

Observation tower or folly. Built in 1828 as one of a series of follies for the Nevill estate. It is a circular tower in five stages, tapering to the top. Saxonbury Tower is Grade II-listed.

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Location: Rotherfield, Wealden, East Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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