Canis Major
King Alfred's Tower
King Alfred is known for defeating the invading Danes at the battle of Edington. It is this victory which Henry Hoare II sought to commemorate by constructing the triangular redbrick Alfred's Tower, beginning in 1762. Lying 2 miles north-west of Stourhead Garden, the 50m high Tower stands on the spot where in 879AD the King raised his standard after emerging from hiding
King Alfred's Tower
King Alfred is known for defeating the invading Danes at the battle of Edington. It is this victory which Henry Hoare II sought to commemorate by constructing the triangular redbrick Alfred's Tower, beginning in 1762. Lying 2 miles north-west of Stourhead Garden, the 50m high Tower stands on the spot where in 879AD the King raised his standard after emerging from hiding