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PLOMPTON, West Riding

Plumpton Boathouse                                     SE 365 538

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John Carr designed the dam at Plumpton Rocks to create a lake out of the fishponds.

In 1765, Daniel Lascelles designed the boathouse and planted yew and holly trees.


Plumpton dam wall                                         SE 355 536

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The lake at Plumpton Rocks was designed by John Carr.

Rugged Steps

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The Rugged Steps, also known as the Wishing Steps, lead to the top of Plumpton Rocks.

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Plumpton Rocks Wishing Chair               SE 358 536

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Smoke House                                                       SE 357 540

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The pavilion-like building may have been used for smoking game. It may have been visible from Plompton Hall, if the hall had been built.

Stables                                                                    SE 357  540

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 The stables were designed by John Carr in about 1757   for Daniel Lascelles. Carr's design may have been   influenced by Colen Campbell's stables at Houghton.

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