The Albert Tower

The Albert Tower
The Albert Tower

The Albert Tower, on the Isle of Man is a historic monument which is one of Isle of Man's Registered Buildings. It was registered on 27 January 2003 as number 212.[1]

The tower is located in the parish of Maughold,[2] but only about 100 metres south of the boundary with Ramsey and overlooking the town of Ramsey (the base of the tower is at an altitude of about 130 metres).

The Tower Bends, an S-curve feature of the Snaefell Mountain Course is nearby and named for it.

It is a location visited by Albert, Prince Consort on 20 September 1847.

In 1848 the monument/tower was built.

References

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  2. ↑ "Registered Building No. 214 / The Albert Tower in the Parish of Maughold" (PDF). 27 January 2003.

Coordinates: 54°18′47″N 4°22′47″W / 54.312937°N 4.379684°W / 54.312937; -4.379684

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