Reform Tower is an historic structure in Meethill, an area to the southwest of the Scottish town of

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. 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

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, but was not completed.Reform Tower Meethill
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The tower's

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was laid by George Mudie in August 1832. Its architect is not known.

Gallery

File:Reform Tower, Peterhead (geograph 6602197).jpg, The tower viewed from west, beyond the A90

References

Sources

*Neish, ''Old Peterhead'', p. 197 Listed buildings in Peterhead Category B listed buildings in Aberdeenshire 1832 establishments in Scotland Towers in Scotland {{Scotland-struct-stub