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Henry VIII’s Tower

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  • macedonboy
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    Henry VIII’s Tower

    Built after Henry VIII occupied this part of Belgium during the 100 years war with France, this tower seems to be more ruin than anything else. The entire structure is under scaffolding, so don't both...

    Reviewed on Sep 4, 2019
  • Trainbleu
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    Not worth a detour

    On our way back to the railway station after visiting Tournai we wanted to tick one last box on the to-see-list: ‘la Tour Henry VIII’, also called ‘Grosse Tour’ or ‘Tour des Anglais’. This thick-walle...

    Reviewed on Aug 10, 2019
  • KatrienS955
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    Currently hidden behind scaffolding and partially overgrown with weeds.

    This is the tower/fort that Henry VIII erected while Tournai was for 5 years in his possession. There was once a whole citadel, but currently only the tower remains. And by the sorry state of the towe...

    Reviewed on Aug 6, 2016
  • talusha
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    Henrik VIII Tudor Tower

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    Henrik Tudor Tower was built in the short period of time when Flanders were part of England. From a huge castle with 60 towers only this tower and bridge next door. Judge from thickness from ...

    Reviewed on Dec 12, 2016
  • Igor K
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    Low tower hidden by building forests

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    This tower is a reminder of the short English occupation of the part of Flanders under Henrik VIII. The tower itself is not visible at all: it is hidden by construction forests (though no work is done) and wild grass.

    Reviewed on Aug 26, 2016
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