Antenna structures in Essex County, Virginia
At a glance
Essex County, Virginia has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, 18 of them marked constructed. That is the 72nd-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 0.52% of the state's 4,239. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1026410 near Dunnsville at 130 m (425 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Essex County compare with the rest of Virginia?
With 22 registrations, Essex County ranks 72nd of 132 counties in Virginia; Fairfax County leads the state with 185. The average registered overall height here is 69 m, roughly in line with the Virginia average of 66 m. The tallest standing structure, at 130 m, is about 88% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Essex County?
The most common filed structure type in Essex County is tower (code TOWER), with 10 registrations (45.5%). It is followed by pole (6) and lattice tower (5). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 18 constructed, 2 terminated, 1 dismantled and 1 canceled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Essex County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Essex County, with 6 of the 22. The next largest are Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC (5), SBA 2012 TC Assets, LLC (3) and Crown Castle GT Company, LLC (2). 9 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Essex County have registered structures?
Registrations in Essex County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Tappahannock (9), Dunnsville (3), Caret (3), Center Cross (3) and Champlain (2).
Every registration
All 22 structures in Essex County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dunnsville · 1026410 | 130 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Tappahannock · 1016480 | 115 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Caret · 1255020 | 109 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Center Cross · 1249843 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Chance · 1020733 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Tappahannock · 1066017 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Caret · 1220225 | 89 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Tappahannock · 1017050 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Champlain · 1254556 | 83 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Center Cross · 1248061 | 78 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 11 | Caret · 1047863 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 12 | Dunnsville · 1279195 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Tappahannock · 1224827 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 14 | Dunnsville · 1226661 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 15 | Center Cross · 1230834 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 16 | Tappahannoch · 1224596 | 48 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Champlain · 1225515 | 39 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 18 | Tappahannock · 1255300 | 31 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 19 | Tappahannock · 1255491 | 29 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 20 | Tappahannock · 1257496 | 29 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 21 | Tappahannock · 1255299 | 27 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 22 | Tappahannock · 1257500 | 27 m | Pole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Essex County, VA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 22 registered antenna structures in Essex County, Virginia, 18 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Essex County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Essex County is registration 1026410, a tower near Dunnsville at 130 m (425 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Essex County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Essex County (6), followed by Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC (5).
What kind of towers are in Essex County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (10 of 22 registrations), then pole (6).
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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 structures in Essex County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/county/essex-county (data as of October 13, 2026).