Scrabo Tower

Scrabo Tower
Scrabo Tower, May 2007
Coordinates54°34′48″N 5°42′56″W / 54.58010°N 5.7155°W / 54.58010; -5.7155
Built1857–1859
ArchitectLanyon & Lynn
Listed Building – Grade B+
Designated1977
Reference no.HB24/11/031
Location in Northern Ireland

Scrabo Tower is a 135 feet (41 m) high 19th-century lookout tower or folly that stands on Scrabo Hill near Newtownards in County Down, Northern Ireland. It provides wide views and is a landmark that can be seen from afar. It was built as a memorial to Charles Vane, 3rd Marquess of Londonderry and was originally known as the Londonderry Monument. Its architectural style is Scottish Baronial Revival.

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