Old John Tower aerial image - Bradgate Park - Leicester
Aerial view of Old John Tower in Bradgate Park just north of Leicester. Built in 1784 by George Grey, 5th Earl of Stamford as part of a deliberately 'ruined' folly.
Designed by Thomas Sketchley.
Sometime called the 'beer tankard tower' due to its shape.
The plaque affixed to the tower says:
In grateful remembrance of Charles Bennion of Thurnby in this county, who in the year 1928, with the helpful concurrence of the heirs of the Greys of Groby, purchased from them this Park of Bradgate and presented it in trust for the City and County of Leicester that for all time it might be preserved in its natural state for the quiet enjoyment of the people of Leicestershire. His true memorial lies around.
Aerial view of Old John Tower - Leicestershire
Photographed in full-frame detail using a Nikon D850, this is a high-resolution aerial image
Old John Tower aerial image - Bradgate Park - Leicester
Aerial view of Old John Tower in Bradgate Park just north of Leicester. Built in 1784 by George Grey, 5th Earl of Stamford as part of a deliberately 'ruined' folly.
Designed by Thomas Sketchley.
Sometime called the 'beer tankard tower' due to its shape.
The plaque affixed to the tower says:
In grateful remembrance of Charles Bennion of Thurnby in this county, who in the year 1928, with the helpful concurrence of the heirs of the Greys of Groby, purchased from them this Park of Bradgate and presented it in trust for the City and County of Leicester that for all time it might be preserved in its natural state for the quiet enjoyment of the people of Leicestershire. His true memorial lies around.
Aerial view of Old John Tower - Leicestershire
Photographed in full-frame detail using a Nikon D850, this is a high-resolution aerial image