Follies · West Midlands
Warders Tower
Also known as: Prospect Tower;Knypersley Tower
In or near Endon.
Warders Tower — Folly or eyecatcher.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kidsgrove · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Warders Tower is a folly in Staffordshire, the West Midlands — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the Staffordshire Moorlands parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Kidsgrove, about 6.0 km away. Postcode area ST8.
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Place summary
Warders Tower, also known as Prospect Tower or Knypersley Tower, is a folly located in Brown Edge, Staffordshire, within the West Midlands. This structure serves as a notable landmark in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0952, -2.1556
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Parish
- Brown Edge
- Postcode
- ST8 7QY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Nearest railway station
- Kidsgrove — 6 km
Sources
- osm: w556797037 (ODbL)
- commons: Knypersley Reservoir 2019 053.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Warders Tower?
- Warders Tower is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST8 7QY), in the parish of Brown Edge.
- What is Warders Tower?
- Warders Tower — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Warders Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Kidsgrove, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST8 7QY.
- Is Warders Tower free to visit?
- Yes, Warders Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to Warders Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Kidsgrove, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST8 7QY.