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Old John Tower, Bradgate Park

Old John Tower, Bradgate Park

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Old John Tower, Bradgate Park

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Location: Newtown Linford, Charnwood, Leicestershire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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January 19, 2023

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Old John is the highest hill in Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, England, on the southern edge of Charnwood Forest. It gives its name to the folly that stands at its top. …

Tom

January 30, 2019

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Old john is the name of this folly, which stands proud at the highest point in the park. Can be seen for miles around.

Chris✶

December 30, 2020

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A very iconic feature of Bradgate Park that sits at the highest point of the park with really good views of the surrounding area and you can see Leicester city centre on a good day

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