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Finsthwaite Tower

Early 20th Century

Portrait view. A picture of Finsthwaite Tower when it had 3 storeys, and was not hidden by trees. It has recently (2020) had some trees cleared, and 4 memorial stones erected. The plaque in the first storey above the door reads: ERECTED/ TO HONOUR THE/ OFFICERS, SEAMAN AND MARINES/ OF THE/ ROYAL NAVY/ WHOSE MATCHLESS CONDUCT AND/ IRRESISTIBLE VALOUR DECISIVELY DEFEATED/ THE FLEETS OF FRANCE, SPAIN AND HOLLAND/ AND PRESERVED AND PROTECTED/ LIBERTY & COMMERCE/ 1799.