A scheduled ancient monument of national importance. Built in 1899, on the site of an Iron Age hill fort and medieval castle. Excellent panoramic views of Huddersfield and the surrounding area.
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Castle Hill is a scheduled ancient monument offering panoramic views from a former iron age hill fort and medieval settlement.
Victoria Tower
Perched on Castle Hill overlooking Huddersfield, the tower was completed in 1899 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Queen Victoria's reign. The corner-stone of the tower was laid on 25 June 1898 by Mr John Frechville Ramsden and was officially opened by the Earl of Scarborough on 24 June 1899. The walls of the tower are four feet thick at the bottom, tapering to two feet at the top. The tower was renovated in 1960 when the top seven feet were removed. It reaches the height of almost 997 feet above sea level. Victoria Tower is open to the public on certain days of the year.
The tower is open to the public on Easter and May Day weekends, then every weekend until the Heritage Open Days in September. Opening hours 1230-1630. The Tower is open each Bank Holiday Monday from Easter to August. Opening hours 1230-1630. 165 steps to open air viewing area.
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