Layer Marney Towers, near Colchester, Essex, have long been used as a function venue, as this wedding reception picture from the 1980s shows. It is now licenced for marriages as well as being a function venue and visitor attraction in the summer months.
Mistley Towers, along the River Stour Estuary about a mile from Manningtree, have been a tourist attraction for many years. They were built in 1776 as an extension to Mistley Thorn Church, which was built in 1735 and demolished around 1870 when the present church was built.
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Mistley Towers, along the River Stour Estuary about a mile from Manningtree, have been a tourist attraction for many years. They were built in 1776 as an extension to Mistley Thorn Church, which was built in 1735 and demolished around 1870 when the present church was built.
Mistley Towers, along the River Stour Estuary about a mile from Manningtree, have been a tourist attraction for many years. They were built in 1776 as an extension to Mistley Thorn Church, which was built in 1735 and demolished around 1870 when the present church wass built.
Seen from a distance, showing over treetops, is the top of Pentlow Tower, norht Essex. The tower, built in 1859, is in the grounds of what was then the Rectory, but is now a private hotel. Although situated in the Braintree District Council area, north of Halstead, the nearest town is Sudbury, Suffolk.
Hockley Spa, built in 1842, was used by rich Victorians taking the waters for their health, then went out of fashion and fell into disuse and disrepair. It has now been renovated and modernised and is used as functions rooms for the local public.
Hockley Spa, built in 1842, was used by rich Victorians taking the waters for their health, then went out of fashion and fell into disuse and disrepair. It has now been renovated and modernised and is used as functions rooms for the local public.
Pentlow Tower, north Essex is in the grounds of what was the local Rectory, but is now a private hotel. The nearest town is Sudbury, Suffolk, but Pentlow is in the Braintree District Council area, north of Halstead. This is the clearest view of the tower available to the general public from the road into the village.
Luttrells Tower was built in the 1780`s by Thomas Sandby. It has three storeys and a cellar. From the cellar there is a tunnel that leads on to the beach.
Luttrells Tower was built in the 1780`s by Thomas Sandby. It has three storeys and a cellar. From the cellar there is a tunnel that leads on to the beach.;IPSV2678;
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Mistley Towers are the twin towers of the now demolished Church of St. Mary the Virgin at Mistley in Essex. The original Georgian parish church on the site had been built in classical style early in the 18th century following the death of Richard Rigby Esquire. Later in that century there was a grandiose plan by his son, the wealthy politician Richard Rigby, to transform Mistley Thorn into a spa town. Rigby wished to see a church from the windows of his mansion and a suitably grand church was required for the affluent visitors expected to patronise the new spa. Thus in 1776, the great architect Robert Adam was commissioned to enhance the church. His design was in the neoclassical style, with a tower at both the east and the west ends of the church. These are now all that remain of the once magnificent structure. The square symmetrical towers are in the neoclassical style, resembling tall pavilions rather than towers, with each facade pedimented and the whole surmounted by a cupola decorated with blind windows interspersed by Ionic columns. At ground floor level two unfluted ionic columns at each corner support a decorative cornice. The columns are decorative only, and appear to serve no structural purpose. The design of the towers creates the impression that the building was once more of a miniature cathedral than a parish church. However, the main body of the church was small and occupied the (now empty) site between the two towers. It was a single story structure with a simple hipped r
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Mistley Towers are the twin towers of the now demolished Church of St. Mary the Virgin at Mistley in Essex. The original Georgian parish church on the site had been built in classical style early in the 18th century following the death of Richard Rigby Esquire. Later in that century there was a grandiose plan by his son, the wealthy politician Richard Rigby, to transform Mistley Thorn into a spa town. Rigby wished to see a church from the windows of his mansion and a suitably grand church was required for the affluent visitors expected to patronise the new spa. Thus in 1776, the great architect Robert Adam was commissioned to enhance the church. His design was in the neoclassical style, with a tower at both the east and the west ends of the church. These are now all that remain of the once magnificent structure. The square symmetrical towers are in the neoclassical style, resembling tall pavilions rather than towers, with each facade pedimented and the whole surmounted by a cupola decorated with blind windows interspersed by Ionic columns. At ground floor level two unfluted ionic columns at each corner support a decorative cornice. The columns are decorative only, and appear to serve no structural purpose. The design of the towers creates the impression that the building was once more of a miniature cathedral than a parish church. However, the main body of the church was small and occupied the (now empty) site between the two towers. It was a single story structure with a simple hipped r
Belchamp Walter Hall Eyecatcher, a Regency folly built around the turn of the 18th-19th centuries. Although the Belchamps are in the Braintree District, north of Halstead, the nearest town is Sudbury, Suffolk.
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This is one of three Dutch cottages built on Canvey Island, Essex, in the early seventeenth century. This one is now a museum, while the others are residential.
This is one of three Dutch houses on Canvey Island, Essex, dating from the same period. This one is a museum, while the other two are lived in on other parts of the island.
Chesterton Mill, Warwickshire. The 350 yr old windmill is one of Warwickshire's most famous landmarks, standing on a hill overlooking the village of Chesterton. It was built in 1632-1633, probably by Sir Edward Peyto, who was Lord of the Chesterton Manor House.
Freston Tower, near Ipswich, Suffolk, overlooking the estuary of the River Orwell, a popular yachting venue. The tower, built for Thomas Gooding in 1578/9, has recently been renovated by English Heritage and is used as luxury holiday accommodation.
Freston Tower, near Ipswich, Suffolk, overlooking the estuary of the River Orwell, a popular yachting venue. The tower, built for Thomas Gooding in 1578/9, has recently been renovated by English Heritage and is used as luxury holiday accommodation.
The only clear view of the Tattingstone Wonder now publicly available. Originally two cottages, then a third added and a false facade made the cottages look like a church. The three cottages have become one single luxury dwelling and the Wonder is now surrounding by fast growing bushes to form a hedge, blocking the view from all but the passing road.
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The Beacon at Burton Bassett, Warwickshire, built 16th to 18th Century.
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The Beacon at Burton Bassett, Warwickshire, built 16th to 18th Century.
Ivy Lodge is one of two lodges built on the edge of Rendlesham Hall's ground around the turn of the 18th-19th century. The hall itself was demolished in 1950, but Ivy Lodge survives and is still occupied.
OBAN, West Highlands : McCaig's Folly or 'Tower' overlooks the port of Oban with a fine view out towards the hills of Mull. It was built by the banker, John Stuart McCaig, to provide work for the local unemployed. ref: 07.5/1/2
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castle like folly tower in the grounds of Lewes Priory, East Sussex. The folly is one of two neo-medieval buildings made from the stone of the Priory, which were built in the gardens of the former Dorset House
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Chelmsford Conduit is now located in Tower Gardens, where it is one of the visitor attractions. Until 1940, it was situated in Chelmsford High Street marking where water from a medieval well sprang up.
Victorian water tower, Jumbo, a Colchester landmark, was opened in 1882, when it was known as Wick's folly, because it would not hold sufficient water for the needs of the town. It is the largest Victorian Water Tower in England. It was closed in 1984 when it was offered to the town council for a nominal sum - which was refused. It has since been the subject of planning applications and much controversy and is now beginning to look very dilapidated. The name Jumbo comes from the weathervane elephant. Seen here, the top of the tower and the Mercury statue on the corner of the Mercury Theatre.
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castle like folly tower in the grounds of Lewes Priory, East Sussex. The folly is one of two neo-medieval buildings made from the stone of the Priory, which were built in the gardens of the former Dorset House
View from the B0187 road between SToke by Nayland and Nayland, Suffolk, of the Fishing Temple at Stoke by Nayland. A Victorian fishing lodge on the Tendring Estate in the village.
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A landscape view of Wilder's Folly set in the countryside outside Reading in Berkshire. A dramatic late summer sky of white clouds set against a blue sky.
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A portrait (vertical) view of Wilder's Folly set in the countryside outside Reading in Berkshire. A dramatic late summer sky of white clouds set against a blue sky.
Erwarton Hall is a drab, grey building compared with the elaborate and imposing gatehouse that greets visitors. Seen here in a sketch from a 1930 book.
Batemans Tower, Brightlingsea, Essex, is on the estuary of the River Colne, between Colchester and Clacton. Built in 1883 by John Bateman as a recuperation area for his daughter who was suffering from consumption, the building was restored to its original appearance in 2009.
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Welcome to Essex sign with details of its hosting of The London 2012 Olympic Games Mountain Bike competition
Victorian water tower, Jumbo, a Colchester landmark, was opened in 1882, when it was known as Wick's folly, because it would not hold sufficient water for the needs of the town. It is the largest Victorian Water Tower in England. It was closed in 1984 when it was offered to the town council for a nominal sum - which was refused. It has since been the subject of planning applications and much controversy and is now beginning to look very dilapidated. The name Jumbo comes from the weathervane elephant.
Victorian water tower, Jumbo, a Colchester landmark, was opened in 1882, when it was known as Wick's folly, because it would not hold sufficient water for the needs of the town. It is the largest Victorian Water Tower in England. It was closed in 1984 when it was offered to the town council for a nominal sum - which was refused. It has since been the subject of planning applications and much controversy and is now beginning to look very dilapidated. The name Jumbo comes from the weathervane elephant.
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The Cat House, Woolverstone, near Ipswich, Suffolk. If the story is true that, in the 18th century, a supporter of the smugglers on the river displayed his stuffed white cat in a window to let the smugglers know they were safe from Customs men, this would have been the most likely window he would have used. The house is now offices for a firm of architects.
SOUTH PENNINES, Rivington Moor : the peculiar DOVECOTE FOLLY above the terraced gardens of Lever Park stands on the lip of the open moor high above Bolton. ref: 01.4/1/7(35)
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The Hawking Tower, Boughton park Northamptonshire Built some time Between 1739 and 1756 The Tower a Grade11 Listed Structure. The Follies of Boughton park are the Largest collection of such structures in Northamptonshire.
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The Hawking Tower, Boughton park Northamptonshire Built some time Between 1739 and 1756 The Tower a Grade11 Listed Structure. The Follies of Boughton park are the Largest collection of such structures in Northamptonshire.
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Showing through the trees in this photo taken from the only public view - a five yards stretch of road - is the top of a Greek Ionic column at Colne Park, Colne Engaine, Essex. The farm buildings are on Home Farm, blocking a complete view of the column. There is a signed public footpath, but the path is not defined and may not give a better view. The column was designed by Sir John Sloane and commissioned by Philip Hills in 1791 in memory of Mr M R Hills.
Freston Tower, near Ipswich, Suffolk, overlooking the estuary of the River Orwell, is now a popular yachting venue. The tower, built for Thomas Gooding in 1578/9, has recently been renovated and is used as luxury holiday accommodation. Seen here in a 1907 postcard.
Racton Folly monument aka Stansted Castle, Stansted Estate, Funtington, West Sussex,England. May have been intended as a summerhouse to complement the main Stansted House, nearby, alternatively built by the then owner so he could see his trading ships berth at Emsworth, then a major port. Its isolated location has led to suggestions of it being used for other purposes, with evidence of witchcraft reported in 2007.
Racton Folly monument aka Stansted Castle, Stansted Estate, Funtington, West Sussex. May have been intended as a summerhouse to complement the main Stansted House, nearby, alternatively built by the then owner so he could see his trading ships berth at Emsworth, then a major port. Its isolated location has led to suggestions of it being used for other purposes, with evidence of witchcraft reported in 2007.