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Cow Tower

Bishopgate, Norwich, England
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Ranked #60 of 75 attractions in Norwich
Type: Historic Sites, Observation Decks/ Towers
Most recent review
- 26 Feb 2013
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Norwich, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
5 attraction reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

Just a ruin in a park next to the river. Norwich is filled with historical buildings and monuments but this is hardly worthy of mentioning much less endorsement in my eyes!

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

The Cow Tower is an interesting relic from Norwich's past when the city's boundaries were carefully watched and the Cow Tower was one of the fortifications used in that defence, watching over the river and horizons. Now it is a shelled out ruin which has been preserved for people to see on walks along this stretch of the river. There... More

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norwich
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2012

This place is on a walk by the river, Not much to say about it actually as all it is ,is ruins but quite interesting to see

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Norfolk
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2012

Walked along the river path and after 5 min the children were bored and wanted a trip down the river. Unless you like empty ruins then this is a miss.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2012

There's nothing very interesting about the Cow Tower. However, you'll probably see it while you're taking the round path along the riverside of Norwich. It's not really the Cow Tower I'd recommend but the path!

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Brisbane, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 July 2012

For its age, the structure is very well preserved, however it is an empty shell in a glorious setting. If you take the river walk, you will pass by, but don't make a special effort otherwise.

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Norwich
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012

Lovely to walk around the river in Norwich and see the historic Cow Tower

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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3 attraction reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Well what can I say its a tower ruin, but its interesting to explore on the river walk. I walk past it about three times a week!

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

A decrepit old bit of flint tower ages old, empty, what you see in the picture is what you get. Nice view of the river though. Used by druggies at night. Keep clear in the dark.

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

Lovely setting with good pub nearby - close to city centre and catherdral. Well worth visit!

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