Suffolk
ALDEBURGH
Scallop
Maggi Hambling designed the huge steel scallop shell as a tribute to Benjamin Britten. It was unveiled in 2003.
Maggi Hambling designed the huge steel scallop shell as a tribute to Benjamin Britten. It was unveiled in 2003.
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The North Lookout
The pilot and lifeboat station was added in the 20th century.
The pilot and lifeboat station was added in the 20th century.
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The House in the Clouds
G. Stuart Ogilvie developed the small fishing village of Thorpe into the holiday park of Thorpeness in the early 20th century and in order supply the need for water he installed a water tank. The 60 feet high tower was built as a five-storey dwelling and a mock house concealed the tank.
After an alternative water supply was provided the tank was removed and the tower is now holiday accommodation.
G. Stuart Ogilvie developed the small fishing village of Thorpe into the holiday park of Thorpeness in the early 20th century and in order supply the need for water he installed a water tank. The 60 feet high tower was built as a five-storey dwelling and a mock house concealed the tank.
After an alternative water supply was provided the tank was removed and the tower is now holiday accommodation.
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Windmill
The windmill was built in the nearby village in 1803 and moved to its present site, near to The House in the Clouds, in 1923. It was restored in 1976.
The windmill was built in the nearby village in 1803 and moved to its present site, near to The House in the Clouds, in 1923. It was restored in 1976.
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Abbey Dovecote
The two-storey hexagonal dovecote in Abbey Gardens is said to date from the 14th century.
No doubt it would have served as a garden feature in later centuries.
The two-storey hexagonal dovecote in Abbey Gardens is said to date from the 14th century.
No doubt it would have served as a garden feature in later centuries.
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Bell Cage
A temporary wooden bell cage was erected in 1531 after work constructing the church tower ceased. It was moved from the south side to the north side of the church in the 17th century because the resident of Old Hall objected to the noise, but ringers still stand beside the bells as they ring them to this day.
A temporary wooden bell cage was erected in 1531 after work constructing the church tower ceased. It was moved from the south side to the north side of the church in the 17th century because the resident of Old Hall objected to the noise, but ringers still stand beside the bells as they ring them to this day.
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War Memorial
A 113 feet high Corinthian column was designed by Clyde Young in 1921 as a war memorial at the junction of three parishes. The entrance to the 148 steps to the top has been blocked.
A 113 feet high Corinthian column was designed by Clyde Young in 1921 as a war memorial at the junction of three parishes. The entrance to the 148 steps to the top has been blocked.
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The Temple
In 1746 William Kent designed an octagonal eyecatcher, known as The Temple, as a banqueting house for the 2nd Duke of Grafton. It was Kent's last work.
In 1746 William Kent designed an octagonal eyecatcher, known as The Temple, as a banqueting house for the 2nd Duke of Grafton. It was Kent's last work.
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Kerrison's Folly
In 1844, Sir Edward Kerrison demolished a windmill on the castle motte and built a house for his batman who had saved his life at Waterloo in 1815.
In 1965 the building collapsed in a gale.
In 1844, Sir Edward Kerrison demolished a windmill on the castle motte and built a house for his batman who had saved his life at Waterloo in 1815.
In 1965 the building collapsed in a gale.
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Crinkle Crankle Wall
The late 18th century crinkle crankle wall is at Chandos Lodge, the home from 1957 to 1988 of the late Sir Freddy Ashton, Director of the Royal Ballet.
Compare with the crinkle-crankle wall at
LYMINGTON Hampshire
The late 18th century crinkle crankle wall is at Chandos Lodge, the home from 1957 to 1988 of the late Sir Freddy Ashton, Director of the Royal Ballet.
Compare with the crinkle-crankle wall at
LYMINGTON Hampshire
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Freston Tower
Freston Tower was built in 1549, possibly for the Latimer family. It is probably an Ipswich merchant's look-out tower having good views of the River Orwell.
There are no windows to the bottom three storeys on the south side, which may mean that it was once attached to another building.
Freston Tower was built in 1549, possibly for the Latimer family. It is probably an Ipswich merchant's look-out tower having good views of the River Orwell.
There are no windows to the bottom three storeys on the south side, which may mean that it was once attached to another building.
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Sir John Hervey's Summerhouse
The summer was built in 1703 for John Hervey (1655-1751) in the grounds of Ickworth Manor House. The Manor House was demolished in about 1710.
The summer was built in 1703 for John Hervey (1655-1751) in the grounds of Ickworth Manor House. The Manor House was demolished in about 1710.
ICKWORTH
Garden seat
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Umbrello
The Umbrello is made of Coade stone and marked
COADE & SEALY/LAMBETH.
The Umbrello is made of Coade stone and marked
COADE & SEALY/LAMBETH.
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Kentwell Hall Dovecote
The 18th century Dovecote at Melford Hall is said to be the largest in Suffolk. Internally, it has about 144 nesting boxes on each wall and a revolving access ladder.
The 18th century Dovecote at Melford Hall is said to be the largest in Suffolk. Internally, it has about 144 nesting boxes on each wall and a revolving access ladder.
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Kentwell Hall Pavilions
The Pavilions at Kentwell Hall were built in 1992/93 as the final part of a new gate screen.
The Pavilions at Kentwell Hall were built in 1992/93 as the final part of a new gate screen.
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Camera Obscura
A gazebo at the corner of the moat at Kentwell Hall has been made into a camera obscura.
A gazebo at the corner of the moat at Kentwell Hall has been made into a camera obscura.
LONG MELFORD
Icehouse
The icehouse at Kentwell Hall had been filled in and was excavated in 1997 and rebuilt in 2000.
The icehouse at Kentwell Hall had been filled in and was excavated in 1997 and rebuilt in 2000.
LONG MELFORD
Archery Hut
Kentwell Hall
Kentwell Hall
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Water Conduit
The 16th century water conduit on the village green at Long Melford was built at the same time as Melford Hall and in a similar style.
The 16th century water conduit on the village green at Long Melford was built at the same time as Melford Hall and in a similar style.
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Melford Hall Gate House
The Gate House to Melford Hall was built in about 1559 and the two lodges added in the 19th century.
The Gate House to Melford Hall was built in about 1559 and the two lodges added in the 19th century.
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The Octagon
The Octagon at Melford Hall was a banqueting pavilion that dates back to the early 17th century when it contained a marble table and five giltwood chairs.
The panelling and sash-windows were installed in the 18th century.
The Octagon at Melford Hall was a banqueting pavilion that dates back to the early 17th century when it contained a marble table and five giltwood chairs.
The panelling and sash-windows were installed in the 18th century.
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Ivy Lodge
Ivy Lodge was built in 1790 as a mock Romanesque gatehouse to Rendlesham Hall. It was built for Lord Rendlesham and the stone is said to have come from the ruins of Butley Abbey.
Rendlesham Hall was demolished in 1949.
Ivy Lodge was built in 1790 as a mock Romanesque gatehouse to Rendlesham Hall. It was built for Lord Rendlesham and the stone is said to have come from the ruins of Butley Abbey.
Rendlesham Hall was demolished in 1949.
