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The Conygar Tower, is a folly built as a
landmark for shipping in 1776. In the 16th century the sea came up to
Conygar hill, near Dunster which had a harbour, and Minehead bay was
a forest.
Taken from the south with Conygar Tower in the background
Conygar tower is one of two 18 century follies (the other is now the remains of a castellated wall) that were built by the Luttrell family to improve the view from their home at Dunster Castle.
The tower was built as a decorative feature by Henry
Fownes Luttrell in 1775 to enhance the view from his home, Dunster Castle.
Conygar Tower- Richard Phelps was a gifted Architect as well as a painter and his designs for arches, follies, waterfalls and bridges are well known in the West Country. Conygar Tower overlooks the sea and Dunster Castle. Work to Richard Phelps design began in May 1775. It was restored in 2000 and opened to the public.
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