Cow Tower, Norwich Cow Tower, Norwich The Cow Tower is an artillery tower by the River Wensum in Norwich, Norfolk, England. Built between 1398 and 1399 by the city authorities in response to the threat from France and indigenous English rebels, the tower was intended to defend the north-eastern approach to Norwich with hand cannons and bombards. It stood apart from the main city walls, close to the river where its height would have allowed it to fire onto the higher ground opposite the city. The tower was designed to hold a garrison when required and was well furnished, probably using different floors
Norwich Over the Water Norwich Over the Water Norwich Over the Water or the Silver Triangle is the name given to a district located in the north city centre of Norwich, England, that spreads outwards from the city centre towards Sprowston. The term "Silver Triangle" has also been used to refer to the large expanse of Victorian terraced north of Magdalen Street, after the city's other Victorian district, the Golden Triangle. Magdalen Street is a busy, cosmopolitan street home to many independent businesses, pubs and churches. The district lies within the borders of the ancient roads into Norwich, St Augustine's Street, across to Constitution