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South East England

Saxonbury Tower

South East England

Saxonbury Tower

Highlight • Structure

Saxonbury Tower

Hiking

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Running

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(1)

This Highlight is in a protected area

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High Weald National Landscape

Location: Rotherfield, Wealden, East Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Tips

October 24, 2023

Hiking

This tower, which stands out in the forest, was built in the first half of the 19th century by Henry Nevill. It is located on Saxonbury Hill, a late Bronze Age to early Iron Age hill fort that you'll need to walk into to see it.

May 8, 2020

Hiking

Observation tower or folly. Built in 1828 as one of a series of follies for the Nevill estate. It is a circular tower in five stages, tapering to the top. Saxonbury Tower is Grade II-listed.

November 7, 2023

Running

This tower, which stands out in the forest, was built in the first half of the 19th century by Henry Nevill. It is located on Saxonbury Hill, a late Bronze Age to early Iron Age hill fort that you'll need to go into to see it.

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#1.

Saxonbury Hill loop from Rotherfield — High Weald

11.5km

03:12

210m

210m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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5.0

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Saxonbury Tower – Hoth Wood loop from Mark Cross

7.63km

02:07

130m

130m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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4.0

(1)

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#3.

Saxonbury Tower – Eridge Towers loop from Saxonbury Farm

5.56km

01:32

100m

100m

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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Elevation 200 m

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Location: Rotherfield, Wealden, East Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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