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Shrewsbury Town Walls Tower

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A 14th century watchtower overlooking the River Severn, originally part of Shrewsbury's medieval town walls. Town Walls Tower is the last remaining tower to survive.

The first town walls were built between 1100 and 1135, under the 3rd Norman Earl of Shrewsbury, Robert de Belesme. The Norman were superceded by a 'great wall' built by Henry II in 1220-1252. The third phase of wall building took place from 1272-1307 under Edward I and II, and it is likely from this period that the Town Wall Tower dates.

The entire street of Town Walls, on which the Tower stands, is set upon the course of the medieval walls.

The tower is owned by the National Trust, but is let to a tenant and can be visited only by written appointment with the current tenant.
26a Town Walls, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, SY1 1TN

About Shrewsbury Town Walls Tower
Attraction Type: Historic Property
Website: Shrewsbury Town Walls Tower
Email: townwallstower@nationaltrust.org.uk
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The Stables - 8 miles from Shrewsbury Town Walls Tower Hopton, Shropshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £225

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Prince Rupert Classic Hotel - 0.2 miles from Shrewsbury Town Walls Tower Shrewsbury, Shropshire Stay from: £49.00

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Old Park House - 0.6 miles from Shrewsbury Town Walls Tower Shrewsbury, Shropshire From: £105.00

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Shrewsbury
Tourist Information Centre
The Music Hall
The Square
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
England
SY1 1LH
Tel: 01743 281 200
Fax: 01743 281 213
Email: visitorinfo@shrewsbury.gov.uk
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