Somerset
BARWICK ST 563 142
Jack the Treacle Eater
Jack the Treacle Eater is one of four follies marking the cardinal points of the Barwick Park estate. It could date back to about 1775, after John Newman had built the house in 1770. Or possibly erected for George Messiter, who inherited the estate from his Uncle John in 1830.
'Jack' is said to have been a runner who carried messages to London and trained on treacle.
In the early 1990s, the four follies at Barwick Park were bought by South Somerset District Council for a nominal £5.
Jack the Treacle Eater is one of four follies marking the cardinal points of the Barwick Park estate. It could date back to about 1775, after John Newman had built the house in 1770. Or possibly erected for George Messiter, who inherited the estate from his Uncle John in 1830.
'Jack' is said to have been a runner who carried messages to London and trained on treacle.
In the early 1990s, the four follies at Barwick Park were bought by South Somerset District Council for a nominal £5.
BARWICK ST 560 148
The Fish Tower
The Fish Tower is the north boundary marker to the Barwick Park estate and was probably erected for John Newman in about 1775. It is about 50 feet high and was originally surmounted by a weather vane in an iron cage.
The Fish Tower is the north boundary marker to the Barwick Park estate and was probably erected for John Newman in about 1775. It is about 50 feet high and was originally surmounted by a weather vane in an iron cage.
BARWICK ST 556 142
Messiter's Cone
Also known as The Rose Tower, Messiter's Cone is the west boundarymarker of Barwick Park and was probably erected for John Newman in about 1775. It is about 66 feet high and has three arched doorways from which the landscape can be viewed.
Also known as The Rose Tower, Messiter's Cone is the west boundarymarker of Barwick Park and was probably erected for John Newman in about 1775. It is about 66 feet high and has three arched doorways from which the landscape can be viewed.
BARWICK ST 559 129
Needle Obelisk
The Needle Obelisk is the south boundary marker of Barwick Park and is about 40 feet high. It was probably erected for John Newman in about 1775.
The Needle Obelisk is the south boundary marker of Barwick Park and is about 40 feet high. It was probably erected for John Newman in about 1775.
BATH ST 737 675
Beckford's Tower
Beckford's Tower was designed by the architect, H.E.Goodridge and built in 1825-27, for William Beckford, the wealthy eccentric of Fonthill Abbey fame, to house his collection of fine arts. The Graeco-Roman tower is 130 feet tall and a there is a spiral staircase of 208 steps.
Beckford's Tower was designed by the architect, H.E.Goodridge and built in 1825-27, for William Beckford, the wealthy eccentric of Fonthill Abbey fame, to house his collection of fine arts. The Graeco-Roman tower is 130 feet tall and a there is a spiral staircase of 208 steps.
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BATH ST 742 652
Victoria Column
In 1830, the eleven year old Princess Victoria opened the park at Bath that was named after her. A triangular obelisk, designed by George Philips Manners, was erected there in 1837 to commemorate the first year of her reign.
In 1830, the eleven year old Princess Victoria opened the park at Bath that was named after her. A triangular obelisk, designed by George Philips Manners, was erected there in 1837 to commemorate the first year of her reign.
BATH ST 739 655
Temple of Minerva
The pavilion, designed by local architect Alfred J. Taylor, was built for the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley in 1924-5 to advertise the City of Bath.
In 1926, it was reconstructed in the Botanical Gardens at Victoria Park.
The pavilion, designed by local architect Alfred J. Taylor, was built for the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley in 1924-5 to advertise the City of Bath.
In 1926, it was reconstructed in the Botanical Gardens at Victoria Park.
BATH
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Popes Grotto
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BATH
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Sham Bridge
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BATH ST 760 633
The Palladian Bridge
The Palladian Bridge at Prior Park was probably constructed under the direction of Richard Jones. It is based on the one at Wilton that was built in 1735.
The Palladian Bridge at Prior Park was probably constructed under the direction of Richard Jones. It is based on the one at Wilton that was built in 1735.
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BATH
Prior Park Summerhouse
BATH ST 763 630
Prior Park Icehouse
The icehouse in Prior Park was probably built between 1755 -1760.
The icehouse in Prior Park was probably built between 1755 -1760.
BATHAMPTON ST 766 648
Ralph Allen's Sham Castle
The Sham Castle was built as an eyecatcher in 1762 'to improve the prospect' from Ralph Allen's house in Bath.
It had been designed in about 1755 by Sanderson Miller and was constructed by Richard James, Ralph Allen's master mason.
It was restored in 1921 and presented to the city of Bath.
The Sham Castle was built as an eyecatcher in 1762 'to improve the prospect' from Ralph Allen's house in Bath.
It had been designed in about 1755 by Sanderson Miller and was constructed by Richard James, Ralph Allen's master mason.
It was restored in 1921 and presented to the city of Bath.
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BREWHAM ST 745 351
Alfred's Tower
The 160 feet high Alfred's Tower was built for Henry Hoare on his Stourhead estate in 1772.
The 160 feet high Alfred's Tower was built for Henry Hoare on his Stourhead estate in 1772.
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BROOMFIELD ST 224 329
Fyne Court sham castle
It is thought that the castle at Fyne Court was built for the children of Andrew Crosse to play in, though it is more likely a summerhouse for all the family.
Andrew Crosse (1784-1855) was an electrical pioneer.
It is thought that the castle at Fyne Court was built for the children of Andrew Crosse to play in, though it is more likely a summerhouse for all the family.
Andrew Crosse (1784-1855) was an electrical pioneer.
CASTLE CARY ST 640 323
The Round House
The Round House was built in 1779 by W. M. Clark as a temporary lock-up at a cost of £23, using money left to the poor of Castle Cary in 1605.
It was restored in 1894 and 1983.
More village lock-ups can be found at:
Oxfordshire WHEATON Round House
Wiltshire BRADFORD-ON-AVON Blind House
Wiltshire SHREWTON Blind House
Yorkshire East Riding HUNMANBY Lock-up
Yorkshire West Riding NORTH STAINLEY WITH SLENINGFORD Cell
Wales RUABON Round House
The Round House was built in 1779 by W. M. Clark as a temporary lock-up at a cost of £23, using money left to the poor of Castle Cary in 1605.
It was restored in 1894 and 1983.
More village lock-ups can be found at:
Oxfordshire WHEATON Round House
Wiltshire BRADFORD-ON-AVON Blind House
Wiltshire SHREWTON Blind House
Yorkshire East Riding HUNMANBY Lock-up
Yorkshire West Riding NORTH STAINLEY WITH SLENINGFORD Cell
Wales RUABON Round House
CHARD ST 312 087
Snowdon Turnpike Cottage
The tollhouse was built in 1838-9 by the Chard Turnpike Trust to collect fees for using the loop road up the hill that avoided the steep gradient.
The tollhouse was built in 1838-9 by the Chard Turnpike Trust to collect fees for using the loop road up the hill that avoided the steep gradient.
CHEDDON FITZPAINE ST 242 286
Hestercombe Orangery
The Orangery at Hestercombe was designed by Edwin Lutyens in the Classical style for the Honourable E W Portman in 1904-9.
The Orangery at Hestercombe was designed by Edwin Lutyens in the Classical style for the Honourable E W Portman in 1904-9.
COMPTON DUNDON ST 495 338
Admiral Hood Monument
The inscription reads;
This monument is dedicated
to the late Commander
by the attachment and reverence
of British officers
of whom many were his admiring followers
in these awful scenes of war
in which while they call forth
the grandest Qualities of human nature
in his likewise grave occasion
for the exercise of its amiable virtues
He died at Madras, December 24th 1814
There is no mention of Admiral Sir Samuel Hood falsifying his ship's log. He testified against Admiral Keppel when Keppel was court-martialled after the Battle of Ushant.
The Doric column was erected in 1831.
The inscription reads;
This monument is dedicated
to the late Commander
by the attachment and reverence
of British officers
of whom many were his admiring followers
in these awful scenes of war
in which while they call forth
the grandest Qualities of human nature
in his likewise grave occasion
for the exercise of its amiable virtues
He died at Madras, December 24th 1814
There is no mention of Admiral Sir Samuel Hood falsifying his ship's log. He testified against Admiral Keppel when Keppel was court-martialled after the Battle of Ushant.
The Doric column was erected in 1831.
COTHELSTONE ST 189 326
Cothelstone Tower
Cothelstone Tower was also known as The Beacon Tower and was built on the highest point of the Quantock Hills for the Cothelstone Manor Estate. The 30 feet high belvedere was also an eyecatcher and was
probably erected between 1755, when the estate was inherited by Mary, Baroness Stawell, and 1764, when she married her second husband Wills Hill, the 1st Earl of Hillsborough.
The Tower was destroyed in 1910.
Cothelstone Tower was also known as The Beacon Tower and was built on the highest point of the Quantock Hills for the Cothelstone Manor Estate. The 30 feet high belvedere was also an eyecatcher and was
probably erected between 1755, when the estate was inherited by Mary, Baroness Stawell, and 1764, when she married her second husband Wills Hill, the 1st Earl of Hillsborough.
The Tower was destroyed in 1910.
CURRY RIVEL ST 991 441
Burton Pynsent Steeple
The Burton Pynsent Steeple is a 140 feet high Tuscan Column designed by Lancelot Brown and built in 1765 at the cost of £2,000 by local builder, Philip Pear.
It was commissioned by Sir William Pitt as a memorial to Sir William Pynsent who had left his estate to Pitt.
The Burton Pynsent Steeple is a 140 feet high Tuscan Column designed by Lancelot Brown and built in 1765 at the cost of £2,000 by local builder, Philip Pear.
It was commissioned by Sir William Pitt as a memorial to Sir William Pynsent who had left his estate to Pitt.
DUNSTER
The Yarn Market
The Yarn Market at Dunster was built in 1609 and restored in 1647. On the top of the wooden lantern there is a weather vane with the date 1647 and the initials 'GL'.
It was the inspiration for the design of The Rest House at Bournville.
The Yarn Market at Dunster was built in 1609 and restored in 1647. On the top of the wooden lantern there is a weather vane with the date 1647 and the initials 'GL'.
It was the inspiration for the design of The Rest House at Bournville.
DUNSTER SS 991 441
Conygar Tower
Richard Phelps designed Conyger Tower as an eyecatcher for Henry Fownes Luttrell. It cost £75 11s 6d and the builders got £4 2s 6d for scrumpy and £2 5s for entertainment when it was completed in 1775.
The message on this postcard sent in 1910 reads:
This is a view of an old Tower, 2 miles from here - very old - where the Normans used to watch the wicked Saxons stealing winkles off the sea shore - It was also a pre historic aeroplane letter Box.
And I thought my descriptions rather fanciful!
Richard Phelps designed Conyger Tower as an eyecatcher for Henry Fownes Luttrell. It cost £75 11s 6d and the builders got £4 2s 6d for scrumpy and £2 5s for entertainment when it was completed in 1775.
The message on this postcard sent in 1910 reads:
This is a view of an old Tower, 2 miles from here - very old - where the Normans used to watch the wicked Saxons stealing winkles off the sea shore - It was also a pre historic aeroplane letter Box.
And I thought my descriptions rather fanciful!
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DUNSTER SS 990 437
Dovecote
The dovecote at Priory Green, Dunster, was extensively repaired in 1989. It is about 19 feet high and 19 feet in diameter, and the walls are 4 feet thick. It was probably built in the late 16th century.
The dovecote at Priory Green, Dunster, was extensively repaired in 1989. It is about 19 feet high and 19 feet in diameter, and the walls are 4 feet thick. It was probably built in the late 16th century.
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DUNSTER
Dunster Castle Gatehouse
The Gatehouse was built in 1420 for Sir Hugh Luttrell. Heraldic panels were added over the entrance in the 16th century. In 1764 the ground was raised and the first two storeys were buried and two battlemented turrets were added to the west side.
The Gatehouse was built in 1420 for Sir Hugh Luttrell. Heraldic panels were added over the entrance in the 16th century. In 1764 the ground was raised and the first two storeys were buried and two battlemented turrets were added to the west side.
DUNSTER SS 991 438
Dunster Castle Summerhouse
The octagonal summerhouse at Dunster Castle was built in about 1727 when the keep was demolished to make a bowling green. The wooden mullion window is 15th century.
The octagonal summerhouse at Dunster Castle was built in about 1727 when the keep was demolished to make a bowling green. The wooden mullion window is 15th century.
GLASTONBURY ST 499 387
Abbot's Kitchen
The Abbot's Kitchen at Glastonbury was the inspiration for the Dairy at St Michael's Mount, Cornwall.
The Abbot's Kitchen at Glastonbury was the inspiration for the Dairy at St Michael's Mount, Cornwall.
GLASTONBURY ST 512 386
St Michael's Tower
The tower of the medieval church was restored in 1804. Originally it had an upper storey.
The tower of the medieval church was restored in 1804. Originally it had an upper storey.
LYNG ST 346 292
King Alfred's Monument
In 1801, John Slade, lord of the manor of North Petherton, had a monument erected at Athelney to commemorate King Alfred's occupation in 878. A monastery was established at Athelney in 893.
The monument was repaired in 1985.
In 1801, John Slade, lord of the manor of North Petherton, had a monument erected at Athelney to commemorate King Alfred's occupation in 878. A monastery was established at Athelney in 893.
The monument was repaired in 1985.
MONTACUTE ST 499 171
Pavilions
The Pavilions at Montacute were built 1590-1600 by William Arnold for Sir Edward Phelips as part of the original entrance forecourt.
The Pavilions at Montacute were built 1590-1600 by William Arnold for Sir Edward Phelips as part of the original entrance forecourt.
MONTACUTE ST 499 170
Arcaded Garden House
The summerhouse at Montacute is dated 1588 but the façade may have been used by Lord Curzon. It has the arms of the Strode family and may have come from their home at Barrington Court.
The summerhouse at Montacute is dated 1588 but the façade may have been used by Lord Curzon. It has the arms of the Strode family and may have come from their home at Barrington Court.
MONTACUTE ST 499 172
Orangery
The Orangery at Montacute was built in 1848, possibly by Lewis Vulliamy.
It was restored in 1985.
The Orangery at Montacute was built in 1848, possibly by Lewis Vulliamy.
It was restored in 1985.
MONTACUTE ST 499 172
Icehouse
MONTACUTE ST 500 170
The Phelips Observatory
Robert of Mortain built a castle on St Michael's Hill soon after 1066 that was demolished and replaced with a chapel dedicated to St Michael and was first recorded in 1102.
In 1760, the Phelips family erected a 40 feet high observatory with a Greek inscription over the door that means 'Look Out'.
It was used as a signal tower to Swayne.
Robert of Mortain built a castle on St Michael's Hill soon after 1066 that was demolished and replaced with a chapel dedicated to St Michael and was first recorded in 1102.
In 1760, the Phelips family erected a 40 feet high observatory with a Greek inscription over the door that means 'Look Out'.
It was used as a signal tower to Swayne.
NETHER STOWEY ST 195 396
Gazebo
An early 18th century gazebo is at the entrance to Stowey Court.
An early 18th century gazebo is at the entrance to Stowey Court.
NETHER STOWEY ST 192 396
Toll House
WELLINGTON WITHOUT ST 137 172
Wellington Monument
The originally designed in 1817, by Thomas Lea Junior, was for a column surmounted with a cast iron statue of the Duke with English, Irish and Scottish soldiers on the plinth. The plan was scrapped because it was too expensive. The obelisk, that commemorates Wellington's victory over Napoleon at Waterloo, was completed in 1852 and designed by H E Goodridge. The 175 feet high triangular obelisk has a spiral staircase of 365 steps.
The originally designed in 1817, by Thomas Lea Junior, was for a column surmounted with a cast iron statue of the Duke with English, Irish and Scottish soldiers on the plinth. The plan was scrapped because it was too expensive. The obelisk, that commemorates Wellington's victory over Napoleon at Waterloo, was completed in 1852 and designed by H E Goodridge. The 175 feet high triangular obelisk has a spiral staircase of 365 steps.
WEST MONKTON ST 241 289
The Octagon
The Octagon at Hestercombe has recently been built.
The Octagon at Hestercombe has recently been built.
WEST MONKTON ST 242 288
Chinese Seat
Hestercombe
Hestercombe
WEST MONKTON ST 243 289
Rustic Seat
Hestercombe
Hestercombe
WEST MONKTON ST 243 289
Temple Arbour
The Tuscan Doric style Temple Arbour at Hestercombe was built for Coplestone Warre Bampfylde in about 1775. Coplestone was an advisor and friend of Henry Hoare.
It was extensively restored in 1996.
The Tuscan Doric style Temple Arbour at Hestercombe was built for Coplestone Warre Bampfylde in about 1775. Coplestone was an advisor and friend of Henry Hoare.
It was extensively restored in 1996.
WEST MONKTON ST 243 289
Mausoleum
The Mausoleum was built in about 1755 and its name is thought to refer to its pyramidal shape rather than it being used as a mausoleum.
The Mausoleum was built in about 1755 and its name is thought to refer to its pyramidal shape rather than it being used as a mausoleum.
WEST MONKTON
Gothic Alcove
Hestercombe
Hestercombe
Resent restoration to the Gothic Alcove at Hestercombe have altered the roofline.
WRAXALL AND FAILAND ST 505 715
Tyntesfield Aviary
The Aviary at Tyntesfield was built in 1889 for exotic birds. It was later converted into a playhouse for Doreen, the daughter of Lord Wraxall.
The Aviary at Tyntesfield was built in 1889 for exotic birds. It was later converted into a playhouse for Doreen, the daughter of Lord Wraxall.
WRAXALL AND FAILAND ST 506 714
Gothic Seat
Near to Tyntesfield Hall is a Gothic Seat that was made in about 1865, possibly by John Norton.
Near to Tyntesfield Hall is a Gothic Seat that was made in about 1865, possibly by John Norton.
WRAXALL AND FAILAND
Summerhouse
The restored octagonal summerhouse in woodland at the back of Tyntesfield Hall dates from the late 19th century.
The restored octagonal summerhouse in woodland at the back of Tyntesfield Hall dates from the late 19th century.
