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...and Landscape Curiosities

HOVINGHAM, North Riding                    

Hovingham Park Bridge                                  SE 660 755

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Bridge

The ornamental bridge over a waterfall in Hovingham Park was built for Thomas Worsley the 6th in 1766.

Entrance  

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The original entrance to Hovingham Hall was through the riding school but this unique arrangement proved to be impractical.

Mausoleum                                                           SE 666 757

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The Worsley family Mausoleum is in the Hovingham churchyard. It was built in the mid to late 18th century and has 19th century additions. Above the doorway is a Chi-Rho symbol.

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Pigeoncote                                                          SE 666 757

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The 17th century dovecote at Hovingham Hall is marked 'Pigeon Coat' on a 1760 map. It has now been converted into a dwelling.

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​Playhouse

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