Jubilee Tower, Quernmore, near Lancaster

[Paul]

James Harrison, to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, did two things. In a fit of patriotism he lit a beacon on nearby Clougha Pike on the date of the Jubilee, and his second deed was rather more enduring - he commissioned a local mason to build a folly view tower.

This was built to be a viewing tower, and here is some of what can be seen: Face out to sea and look at the great views of Lancaster close by, with Heysham and its power station beyond. To the right, looking north on a clear day shows the Lake District and it’s southern mountains. Behind is Hare Appletree Fell and a path up to Clougha Pike. The road to the left will take you to the Trough of Bowland, a fantastic drive through this designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The Tower is a plain stone structure 3.87 metres square and 4.5 metres high with a stone staircase up to the flat top, which is surrounded by a crenellated wall. There are no doors or windows in the outer walls.

 

 

Paul.

[Ryewolf]

Nice video Paul. Did you climb up the tower? The last time I went that handrail was a bit rickety, but great views from the top, plus it's a nice drive through The Trough of Bowland.

[Paul]

Cheers Geoff.

Yes, I climbed this one - it's not very high, lol... and the rails were pretty solid.

I drove back through the Trough of Bowland on my way to the next location....

Paul.

[Ryewolf]

22 minutes ago, Paul said:

and the rails were pretty solid.

They must have fixed them since the last time I went.

[Ryewolf]

30 minutes ago, Paul said:

I drove back through the Trough of Bowland on my way to the next location

Have you been to seen Cromwells Bridge near Hurst Green? Or Stonyhurst College? Be careful where you park near Cromwells Bridge as the police have got a bit hot on ticketing the only parking place close by because it's opposite solid white lines.

[Paul]

 Not yet, I have looked at them on the map, and have been jotted down for future reference. 

[Kobione]

Really like this one Paul, lovely views and interesting tower. I do remember that area as I worked in Lancaster for a couple of years, so good to see it again.

[Paul]

Thanks Dee.

For a small square chunk of stones, it's a popular place.

Paul.