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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · South East England

Great Tower

In or near Salisbury.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Great Tower — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Crow over Old Sarum - geograph.org.uk - 4307882

Stephen Craven — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Salisbury · 2.5 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Great Tower is a historic house located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Great Tower is a historic house located in South-East England. It is noted for its architectural significance and historical context within the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.0933, -1.8054
District
Wiltshire
Parish
Salisbury
Postcode
SP1 3YS
Parliamentary constituency
Salisbury
Nearest railway station
Salisbury2.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Great Tower?
Great Tower is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP1 3YS), in the parish of Salisbury.
What is Great Tower?
Great Tower — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Great Tower?
The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP1 3YS.
Is Great Tower a protected site?
Yes — Great Tower is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Great Tower?
The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP1 3YS.