Alfred’s Tower
South Brewham, United Kingdom
The Alfred’s Tower is a climb with a length of 2.2 kilometer. This is a category 3 climb. It is located in South Brewham, England, United Kingdom. The average grade of this climb is 7.5% with a maximum of 16.3%. The Alfred’s Tower ascents from 96 meter at the start, to 257 meter at the top, with a total of 162 ascending meters.
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Facts
| Distance | 2.2 km |
| Elevation gain | 162 m |
| Average grade | 7.5 % |
| Maximum grade | 16.3 % |
| Climb category | 3 |
| Minimum elevation | 96 m |
| Maximum elevation | 257 m |
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Description
Kingsettle Hill (locally known as Alfred’s Tower) leads to the famous folly and monument King Alfred’s Tower. Built on the vast grounds of the Stourhead Estate (famous for its folly’s) it apparently marks the spot where Alfred The Great gathered his troops in 878AD before beating the Viking army (led by Guthrum) at the battle of Edington.