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Achim
July 21, 2025
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Originally called the New Tower, the Water Tower stands at the end of a crenellated retaining wall in an area now known as Tower Gardens. The spur wall connects the …
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Walk The Walk 🌳
October 16, 2026
Hiking
Built 1322-25, right in the River Dee - it was Chester's harbour defence. Architect John Helpston charged £100, which was a fortune. Then the Dee silted up, the port died, and the tower ended up 200 yards inland looking a bit confused.
Below it is Tower Gardens - lawns, bowling green, playground where the ships used to be. Perfect picnic stop on the walls walk before you hit the racecourse.
Below it is Tower Gardens - lawns, bowling green, playground where the ships used to be. Perfect picnic stop on the walls walk before you hit the racecourse.
JohnH
July 3, 2022
Hiking
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Location: City Of Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, North West England, England, United Kingdom