Morgan's Mount, Chester

Morgan's Mount is a historical structure extending from the north side of Chester's city walls in Cheshire. This Grade I listed building, recorded in the National Heritage List for England, was originally constructed in 1645 during the English Civil War. It served as both an observation platform and a gun emplacement during the siege of Chester.

Initially named the Raised Square Platform, it is believed to have been renamed after Captain William Morgan, a Royalist commander, or possibly his son Edward Morgan. The tower played a significant role during the Battle of Rowton Heath in September 1645, when a cannon positioned on the Mount was destroyed by Parliamentary forces.

The structure is built from red sandstone coursed rubble in a rectangular design. At the level of the city wall walkway, it includes a chamber with barred openings facing west and north. Two short flights of stone steps, one of which incorporates a reused Victorian gravestone, lead to the roof. The roof is enclosed by a stone parapet topped with an iron railing and features an L-shaped stone bench at its northeast corner, offering panoramic views of the Welsh hills.

At the base of the Mount, a life-sized sculpture commemorates the Civil War cannon that was destroyed on this site, preserving the memory of its historical significance. Morgan's Mount remains a prominent feature of Chester's city walls, blending rich history with striking architectural details.