Why Was Darwen Tower Built?

The tower was built to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897. This was a special time for Darwen as the town's people had just won the right to roam the moors on the many footpaths which still exist today.

What is Darwen tower made of?

They walked over the hills from Wheelton every day and decided not to lodge nearer their work as they had some gardening to do when they got home! Tons of fine-grained red sandstone from the nearby quarry were used in the construction of the octagonal 86ft tower which stands on a base 1,225 ft high.

What has happened to Darwen Tower?

Long-awaited restoration work to bring the iconic Darwen Tower back to its former glory has begun today. The delicate restoration work by a specialist contractor will include the use of lime mortar to repoint its walls to ensure they are weatherproof and watertight.