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North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

City Of Chester

Chester Water Tower

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

City Of Chester

Chester Water Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Chester Water Tower

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Location: City Of Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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July 21, 2025

Hiking

Originally called the New Tower, the Water Tower stands at the end of a crenellated retaining wall in an area now known as Tower Gardens. The spur wall connects the …

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Built 1322-25, right in the River Dee - it was Chester's harbour defence. Architect John Helpston charged £100, which was a fortune. Then the Dee silted up, the port died, and the tower ended up 200 yards inland looking a bit confused.

Below it is Tower Gardens - lawns, bowling green, playground where the ships used to be. Perfect picnic stop on the walls walk before you hit the racecourse.

July 3, 2022

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Elevation 10 m

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Location: City Of Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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