Yorkshire nostalgia: Crowds flock to Emley Moor
The structure, which replaced a previous metal tower which collapsed following high winds and snow storms, was opened in January 1971. It stands at 330m and it taller then London’s Shard.
The previous structure was a metal lattice tower, which was replaced by a mast in 1966. The mast fell over in 1969. The tower replaced it.
At the top, the view is simply stunning.
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Hide AdThe tower can also be felt swaying gently in the wind, as its shadow reaches out like the hand of a giant clock across the surrounding fields.
It was granted Grade II listed status in 2002 by English Heritage.