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Greyfriars, King's Lynn

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The tower is informally referred to as 'the leaning tower of Lynn' as it leans dramatically to the west. At its worst, the lean was 67.5 centimetres - which given its height of more than 28 metres is just over 1 degree. This compares to 3.98 degrees on the
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Although it is not believed to be in imminent danger of collapse, until recently it did require work to correct the lean to ensure it remains a part of the King's Lynn skyline. The tower itself was featured in the first season of the
44: 92:, the tower at Lynn remained because it was considered to be a useful seamark by sailors entering the town, still being clearly visible on the town's skyline to this day. 358: 81:) survives. It is one of only three surviving Franciscan monastery towers in England and is considered to be the finest. It is a Grade I listed building. 392: 387: 305: 120:. This was completed by August 2006 and on 18 October 2006 the grounds were officially opened by the Mayor, Councillor Ann Clery-Fox. 351: 173: 232: 152: 344: 178: 129: 298: 377: 249: 85: 203: 112:
for the Eastern region. The tower won its regional and proceeded to the national final, which was won by the
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This article about a British Christian monastery, abbey, priory or other religious house is a
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This article about a Norfolk building or structure is a
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Remains of the Grey Friars' church, King's Lynn, Norfolk
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Franciscan
Norfolk
England
52°45′05″N 0°23′56″E / 52.7514°N 0.3990°E / 52.7514; 0.3990 (Greyfriars Tower, King's Lynn)
Dissolution of the Monasteries
Henry VIII
Leaning Tower of Pisa
BBC
Restoration
Victoria Baths
Manchester
List of monastic houses in Norfolk
Greyfriars Tower
Archived
Wayback Machine
Historic England
"Details from listed building database (1195304)"
National Heritage List for England


BBCi: Restoration - Series 1
King's Lynn Online
Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Archived
Wayback Machine
BBCi: Greyfriars Tower in King's Lynn
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