Charwelton BT Tower
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LocationCharwelton, Byfield, Northamptonshire
Tower height118 metres (387 ft)
Grid referenceSP5118056319
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.svg)  Charwelton BT Tower (Northamptonshire) | |
| Location | Charwelton, Byfield, Northamptonshire |
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| Tower height | 118 metres (387 ft) |
| Coordinates | 52°12′08″N 1°15′04″W / 52.202319°N 1.251019°W |
| Grid reference | SP5118056319 |
Charwelton BT Tower is a telecommunication tower built of reinforced concrete at Charwelton near Byfield, Northamptonshire, England. It is 118 metres (387 ft) tall and one of the few British towers built of reinforced concrete. It is a landmark for miles around.
In 1984, a SEPECAT Jaguar struck the Charwelton BT Tower, ripping off part of its wing and requiring an emergency landing.[1]
