Lattice tower 1333053 — Thornton, NH
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1333053 — lattice tower near Thornton, New Hampshire. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1333053 is a 57 m (186 ft) lattice tower near Thornton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to Vertex Tower Assets, LLC, which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1333053 |
| Unique system identifier | 2733564 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Mar 26, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2021-ANE-808-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
Medfield, MA · FRN 0028119899
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Upper Mad River Road
- City
- Thornton
- State
- New Hampshire
- ZIP
- 03285
- County
- Grafton County
- County FIPS
- 33009
- Coordinates
- 43.89264, -71.60586
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1333053 compared with others?
At 57 m, structure 1333053 is roughly in line with the 55 m average across the 71 structures registered in Grafton County. It is roughly in line with the New Hampshire average of 53 m across 609 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 22% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 53 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 57 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 370 m, which puts the top of the structure 427 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1333053, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Thornton in Grafton County, New Hampshire, at coordinates 43.89264, -71.60586, with the site address filed as "Upper Mad River Road". Grafton County has 71 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 10 New Hampshire counties with registrations, and 48 of them are marked constructed. New Hampshire as a whole has 609 registrations, the 46th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Plymouth, NH · 1284134, a tower at 130 m (constructed).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1333053 on Mar 26, 2026. Nationally, 18,406 of the 197,833 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 66 in New Hampshire.
Who owns antenna structure 1333053?
The FCC record lists Vertex Tower Assets, LLC of Medfield, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0028119899. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in New Hampshire. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2021-ANE-808-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 1333053?
Its registered overall height above ground is 57 m (186 ft), and 427 m (1,400 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1333053?
The registered owner is Vertex Tower Assets, LLC, which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1333053?
It is located near Thornton, Grafton County, New Hampshire at Upper Mad River Road (43.89264, -71.60586). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1333053?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Grafton County, NH?
Grafton County has 71 FCC-registered antenna structures, 48 of them constructed — the 3rd-largest count among 10 counties in New Hampshire.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1333053, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1333053, Thornton, Grafton County, New Hampshire”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-hampshire/thornton-1333053 (data as of October 20, 2026).