The historic working Cromwell Clock Tower, Inverness. Scotland. SCO 8732
Beyond the then northern limits of the town, Oliver Cromwell built a citadel capable of accommodating 1,000 men, but with the exception of a portion of the ramparts it was demolished at the Restoration. The only surviving modern remnant is a clock tower. In 1715 the Jacobites occupied the royal fortress as a barracks. In 1727 the government built the first Fort George here, but in 1746 it surrendered to the Jacobites and they blew it 's men built a citadel in Inverness but it was demolished in 1662. Today only the clocktower (Cromwell's Clocktower) remains. The clock tower still stands, in a good state of repair. It is an almost square tower ( x ) of ashlar masonry with a string course c. above ground level and is surmounted by a slated belfry with weather-vane There is a small rectangular doorway in the SE side. The clock and the bell are in good working order. The tower would appear to date from the 17th Century.
Size: 4018px × 6086px
Location: Cromwell Road, Inverness, Highland Region. Scotland. United Kingdom.
Photo credit: © David Gowans / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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