• Alfred's Tower is a folly in Somerset, England, on the edge of the border with Wiltshire, on the Stourhead estate. The tower stands on Kingsettle Hill and belongs to the National...
  • Inside King Alfred’s Tower, A Stunning English Folly That’s Stood Since The 18th Century. ... Stourton Scenery And King Alfreds Tower.
  • Very impressed and lovely spot. We walked to Kings Alfred's Tower with friends from Stourhead. Quite a walk, but beautiful. Our plan was to climb the Tower.
  • Work on the tower began in 1762 and was completed in 1779 with the addition of a ten-foot-high statue of King Alfred in an alcove above the entrance.
  • The tower stands near the site of ‘Egbert’s Stone’, where it was said that Alfred the Great, King of Wessex, rallied the Saxons in May 878 before the important Battle...
  • Built in the 18th century, this triangular tower commemorates King Alfred the Great's victory over the Danes. But what makes this tower so special?
  • Discover the fascinating history and breathtaking views of King Alfred's Tower. Plan a visit to this iconic landmark and experience the enchantment of its...
  • If you’re looking for amazing places to visit in Wiltshire or Somerset, then I would highly recommend stopping by the incredible King Alfred’s Tower Stourhead.
  • King Alfred's Tower. Back in 1762, a banker by the name of Henry Hoare II decided to build a tower in the middle of nowhere, and with no purpose.
  • King Alfred’s Tower is a decorative tower in the parish of Brewham, Somerset, in south-west England, United Kingdom.