Clifton Hill Shot Tower

Clifton Hill Shot Tower
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General information
Address94 Alexandra Parade, Clifton Hill
Coordinates37°47′39″S 144°59′26″E / 37.79417°S 144.99056°E / -37.79417; 144.99056
Completed1882
Height78 metres (256 ft)[1]

The Clifton Hill Shot Tower is a 78-metre (256 ft) cylindrical shot tower located in Clifton Hill, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. The Clifton Hill Shot Tower held the title of Australia's tallest structure from its construction until 1930. Recognised by Guinness World Records, the landmark is acclaimed as the world's tallest shot tower.[1] The shot tower is on the Victorian Heritage Register.[2][3]

  1. ^ a b "Tallest shot tower". Guinness World Records. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Shot Tower, Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) Number H0709, Heritage Overlay HO85". Victorian Heritage Database. Heritage Victoria.
  3. ^ "Trove - Archived webpage". Trove. Archived from the original on 23 March 2018.