Broadway Tower, Worcestershire

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The Broadway Tower is a sixteen meter high folly near the village of Broadway, Worcestershire, England. The tower stands on the Cotswold Way and 312 meters above sea level on one of the highest points of the Cotswolds. On a clear day can be overlooked from thirteen counties from the tower.

The tower was similar to a castle, designed for Lady Coventry in 1794 by James Wyatt and built. This wanted to know if a beacon on the hill from her home in Worcester can be seen, and therefore financed the construction of the tower. The fire was clearly visible.

Over the years, the tower had a checkered history. From 1822 to 1862, here was the famous printing press of Sir Thomas Phillips. In addition, the tower served as a retreat for artists such as William Morris.

The tower is today constitutes a tourist attraction