Paxton's Tower - Carmarthenshire (5369178381)

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Paxton's Tower (National Trust) is a Neo-Gothic folly / an eyecatcher and banqueting hall / also known as The Nelson Monument / erected by William Paxton in 1806-1809 in honour of Admiral Lord Nelson - killed at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. It is a triangular building with a hexagonal castellated roof. On the ground there are three arches to accommodate carriages , with an upper apartment with stained glass windows showing Lord Nelson and scenes from his life. Its hilltop location provides Spectacular views over the Towy (Tywi) valley. William Paxton (1745-1824) spent the fortune he had made in India building a huge neo-classical house Middleton Hall and laying out a park / the hall was destroyed by fire in 1931 / The " National Botanic Garden of Wales" is built on Paxtons Middleton Estate / Leading to the Tower is Paxton's Tower Lodge ( Landmark Trust ) / an early 19C cottage, built for the Tower’s caretaker / SN 541.190 / 7975

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