Reform Tower, Peterhead
Reform Tower is an historic structure in Meethill, an area to the southwest of the Scottish town of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire. Dating to 1832, it is now a Category B listed building. In five stages, each narrowing slightly, the tower is constructed of squared granite. It was originally designed to be an observatory, but was not completed.
| Reform Tower | |
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The building in 2020, looking southeast | |
| General information | |
| Type | Tower |
| Location | Meethill, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 57.492014°N 1.798886°W |
| Completed | 1832 |
The tower's foundation stone was laid by George Mudie in August 1832. Its architect is not known.
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