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Ruinous wall and tower, set on an isolated stretch of rampart, towards the western angle of Brecon town walls (NPRN 307725). Landscaped and otherwise adapted as a garden feature for the pleasure grounds of Watton Mount (NPRN 25339), depicted on the first edition OS Brecon Town Plan of 1888.
A 20m stretch of walling, 4.0-5.0m high, extends north-west from the ruins of a rectangular tower, 5.9m by 3.4m, and 4.1m high. In its present form (as depicted in 1888) the tower provides a view point within the garden scheme.

The garden scheme at Watton Mount is reminiscent of that at Ely Cottage garden (NPRN 86045), which incorporated the Ely Tower and Mount.

John Wiles 23.02.07