Blythe's Tower

United Kingdom / Scotland / Kinglassie /
 tower, Category B Listed Scotland

Blythe's Tower, built 1812 -A four storey square tower, 15.8m high (54ft), of random rubble with ashlar string courses and a crenellated parapet, currently Grade B Listed by Historic Scotland. The tower interior was formerly floored to afford access to an observation platform. The Tower was built by a Linen Merchant in order to view ships as they entered the Forth affording the Merchant the opportunity to procure the best goods at port. During World War two the tower was used as a look out tower by the home guard.
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Coordinates:   56°10'55"N   3°14'47"W
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