Tower 1238237 — Topsfield, MA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1238237 — tower (type not specified) near Topsfield, Massachusetts. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1238237 is a 18 m (60 ft) tower near Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 28, 2003. It is registered to TOPSFIELD TOWN OF, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1238237 |
| Unique system identifier | 2636482 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 28, 2003 |
| Registration issued | Mar 28, 2003 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2002-ANE-1460-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
Topsfield, MA · FRN 0003608791
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 279 BOSTON STREET
- City
- Topsfield
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 01983
- County
- Essex County
- County FIPS
- 25009
- Coordinates
- 42.63925, -70.94003
Within ~40 km
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- Newton, MA · 1218301397 m
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Guyed tower · Constructed
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How tall is structure 1238237 compared with others?
At 18 m, structure 1238237 is about 36% of the 51 m average across the 125 structures registered in Essex County. It is about 31% of the Massachusetts average of 59 m across 1,508 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 24% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 12 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 18 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 68 m, which puts the top of the structure 87 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1238237, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Topsfield in Essex County, Massachusetts, at coordinates 42.63925, -70.94003, with the site address filed as "279 BOSTON STREET". Essex County has 125 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 5th-largest count among the 14 Massachusetts counties with registrations, and 70 of them are marked constructed. Massachusetts as a whole has 1,508 registrations, the 38th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Newton-02494, MA · 1227884, a tower at 413 m (canceled).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1238237 on Mar 28, 2003. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 966 in Massachusetts.
Who owns antenna structure 1238237?
The FCC record lists TOPSFIELD TOWN OF of Topsfield, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003608791. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Massachusetts. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2002-ANE-1460-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1238237?
Its registered overall height above ground is 18 m (60 ft), and 87 m (284 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1238237?
The registered owner is TOPSFIELD TOWN OF, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1238237?
It is located near Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts at 279 BOSTON STREET (42.63925, -70.94003). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 28, 2003.
What type of structure is 1238237?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Essex County, MA?
Essex County has 125 FCC-registered antenna structures, 70 of them constructed — the 5th-largest count among 14 counties in Massachusetts.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1238237, Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts”, https://towercensus.com/towers/massachusetts/topsfield-1238237 (data as of October 13, 2026).