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SWAY

Sway is the home of Sway Tower built towards the end of the 1870s when Judge Peterson who built many other houses in un-reinforced concrete, became involved in Spiritualism and was inspired to build a real tower, and with the advice of Sir Christopher Wren, through a medium built a 218ft tower of un-reinforced concrete which stands as his monument today.The tower was finished around 1885 and today is a listed building.

When it was first built Judge Peterson put a light on the top of which had an undesired effect on the vessels in the Solent, for it was mistaken for a lighthouse. The next day the Admiralty sent Mr. Peterson a stern order to put the light out and it has been out ever since.
The Village of Sway is surrounded by the New Forest with one main village street with a selection of shops, and services It has a main line station for those visiting the area by train. In Victorian times Captain Marryatt used the countryside around Sway in "Children of the New Forest".
Donkeys can be seen on the outskirts of Sway
Sway Tower seen in the distance

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