FORCETT AND CARKIN, North Riding
Forcett Hall Dovecote NZ 174 124
Built in 1766, the hexagonal dovecote has an open arcade to provide shelter for animals.
It was restored by the Richmondshire Preservation Trust.
It was restored by the Richmondshire Preservation Trust.
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Forcett Hall East Gate NZ 175 123
The East Gate to Forcett Hall was designed by Daniel Garrett for Richard Shuttleworth in the 18th century. The triumphal arch, with Roman Doric half columns, has an arched carriageway and flat-headed pedestrian gates.
On each side are lodges with Roman Doric Venetian windows.
Other triumphal arches in Yorkshire include:
ASKE High Lodge
BAGBY Thirkleby Hall Lodge
HAREWOOD Harewood Park Gateway
NEWTON-ON-OUSE Newton Lodge
WEST BRETTON Bretton Hall Archway Lodge
On each side are lodges with Roman Doric Venetian windows.
Other triumphal arches in Yorkshire include:
ASKE High Lodge
BAGBY Thirkleby Hall Lodge
HAREWOOD Harewood Park Gateway
NEWTON-ON-OUSE Newton Lodge
WEST BRETTON Bretton Hall Archway Lodge
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Forcett Hall Grotto NZ 170 121
The 18th century Grotto in the grounds of Forcett Hall forms the entrance to an icehouse. It has an arched opening with smaller openings to each side.
It is a similar design to one by Thomas Wright published in 1758.
It is a similar design to one by Thomas Wright published in 1758.
Forcett Hall Icehouse NZ 169 121
On the south side of The Mount at Forcett Hall there is an icehouse inside a grotto.