Shaves Tower |
Hob Uid: 134006 | |
Location : Norfolk Great Yarmouth Non Civil Parish
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Grid Ref : TG5260007390 |
Summary : The base of the sixth, round, tower, known as Shave's Tower is 27ft wide and stands on the north side adjoining the site of New Gate (TG 50 NW21). North side of tower survives to full height (12'-15'). Incorporated in a modern building, it is in use as a garage. |
More information : (TG 52600739) Tower (NR) (1)
The base of the sixth, round, tower, known as Shave's Tower (2) is 27ft wide and stands on the north side adjoining the site of New Gate (TG 50 NW21). (For a general history of the Medieval Town Wall see TG 50 NW 2). (2,3)
North side of tower survives to full height (12'-15'). Incorporated in modern building, it is in use as a garage. A plaque gives this as the site of New Gate. Ground photograph. (4) |