Guess the Place

[John Walker]

Hoo ?

[Beachbum]

The original Tower was built in 1818.Correction: the third rebuild is incorrect. Historians have confused it with another Tower that is very close.Summary: Both versions were Beacon Towers.

[Beachbum]

Not South Foreland.It was a type of Beacon Tower.
It replaced a monument Tower that blew down, so has had three towers at the same location.

[MartinR]

I did wonder about the South Foreland, but can't find any reference to a fire tower or a leading light.  The present towers there are not monumental and (until decommissioned) had a very definite nautical purpose!  Was it either a fire tower of a landmark?

[Beachbum]

It does not overlook the Thames Estuary

[Beachbum]

Good evening all.
The photo is dated 1934 and is the start of demolition. A later Tower replaced it which was more of a monument type and no longer had the purpose of the original Trinity House Tower. This also has now gone.
Not a shot tower, but was for naughtical guidance...............

[John Walker]

Not sure if Trinity House would have one but how about a 'shot tower?

[MartinR]

Do we have a date on the photo?

[Diapason]

Although I have no recollection of this tower, it does remind me of Lower Murston (brickfields and cement works), of 50 years ago.
 

[MartinR]

Is any part of the structure (or the surrounding buildings) still standing?

[John Walker]

Was it overlooking the River Thames?

[Beachbum]

It was built by Trinity House and had a purpose........

[MartinR]

Was the tower designed as a landmark, or for another purpose and used as a landmark?

[Beachbum]

Apologies to all for the delay as I have been working today, and perhaps I should of stated that it was not Sheppey?
Anyway: This Tower was for naughtical purposes...........

[John Walker]

Hi Martin,   I didn't see it that way so no worry.  Your idea of adding the coordinates is a good one.  I keep forgetting to do it.


Cheers


John