Ratcheugh Crag

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Northumberland; Northumbria; Ratcheugh Crag; Tree; North East England; Ratcheugh Observatory

The observatory that stands at Ratcheugh Crag near Alnwick is thought to be a folly, but was in fact built by the architect Robert Adam in 1784 for The Duke of Northumberland to use as a stopping off point during long carriage drives around his estate. Its main feature is a large elevated room with windows on all sides that provides spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.

Jeff Veevers

Jeff_Veevers

2011-04-19

2011-05-04

Northumbrian Folly

Architecture

Follies

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