Historic Shot Tower

Australia / Victoria / Melbourne /
 tower, place with historical importance, 1882_construction, shot tower

Looks like a chimney, but is in fact a lead shot tower. Built in 1882 and made lead shot up until 1947, it is a masterpiece of hand bricklaying and is classified by the National Trust.

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Coordinates:   37°47'38"S   144°59'26"E
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