Sussex
ARUNDEL TQ 128 080
Hiorn's Tower
Francis Hiorn designed the Tower in 1787 for the 11th Duke of Norfolk.
For other triangular castles see:
DUNCHIDEOCK Devon
ILFORD Essex
HENBURY Gloucestershire
BROADWAY Worcestershire
Francis Hiorn designed the Tower in 1787 for the 11th Duke of Norfolk.
For other triangular castles see:
DUNCHIDEOCK Devon
ILFORD Essex
HENBURY Gloucestershire
BROADWAY Worcestershire
BRIGHTLING TQ 670 212
Brightling Needle
The 65 feet high obelisk on Brightling Down, 646 feet above sea level, was probably designed by Sir Robert Smirke. It was erected for John Fuller, who was known as Mad Jack and had various landscape buildings on his estate. The obelisk dates from around the time of the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 and may have commemorated Wellington's victory of Napoleon.
The obelisk was extensively renovated in 1985 in order to strengthen and stabilize it.
The 65 feet high obelisk on Brightling Down, 646 feet above sea level, was probably designed by Sir Robert Smirke. It was erected for John Fuller, who was known as Mad Jack and had various landscape buildings on his estate. The obelisk dates from around the time of the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 and may have commemorated Wellington's victory of Napoleon.
The obelisk was extensively renovated in 1985 in order to strengthen and stabilize it.
BRIGHTLING TQ 683 209
Jack Fuller Pyramid
Jack Fuller died on 11th April 1834 and was buried beneath the 25 feet high pyramid that he had built in the churchyard at Brightling.
Jack Fuller died on 11th April 1834 and was buried beneath the 25 feet high pyramid that he had built in the churchyard at Brightling.
Other pyramids can be seen at:
Gloucestershire PAINSWICK
Hampshire NETHER WALLOP
Norfolk BLICKLING
Yorkshire West Riding BRAMPTON BIERLOW
Yorkshire West Riding HUNTWICK WITH FOULBY AND NOSTELL
Yorkshire West Riding SHAROW
Yorkshire West Riding WEST BRETTON
Gloucestershire PAINSWICK
Hampshire NETHER WALLOP
Norfolk BLICKLING
Yorkshire West Riding BRAMPTON BIERLOW
Yorkshire West Riding HUNTWICK WITH FOULBY AND NOSTELL
Yorkshire West Riding SHAROW
Yorkshire West Riding WEST BRETTON
BRIGHTON AND HOVE TQ 312 041
The Royal Pavilion
Royal Pavilion Entrance Arch
The Dome and Corn Exchange
BURWASH TQ 671 238
Batman's Dovecote
Bateman's was built in 1634 and Rudyard Kipling lived there for over 30 years. He converted the late 18th century oast house into a dovecote.
Bateman's was built in 1634 and Rudyard Kipling lived there for over 30 years. He converted the late 18th century oast house into a dovecote.
CHICHESTER SU 860 048
Bishop Story's Cross
The 50 feet high Market Cross was a gift to the city of Chichester by Edward Story, Bishop of Chichester 1478 to 1503.
In 1724 the clock tower and belfry were added.
The 50 feet high Market Cross was a gift to the city of Chichester by Edward Story, Bishop of Chichester 1478 to 1503.
In 1724 the clock tower and belfry were added.
COLGATE
Holmbush Tower
Holmbush Tower is a 106 feet high prospect tower designed by London architect, Francis Edwards, for Mr Broadwood in 1859.
Holmbush Tower is a 106 feet high prospect tower designed by London architect, Francis Edwards, for Mr Broadwood in 1859.
DALLINGTON TQ 669 195
The Sugar Loaf
The 35 feet high spire-shaped building was built for Jack Fuller in the early 19th century and probably designed by Sir Robert Smirke.
The eyecatcher in Brightling Park built to resemble Dallington Church, that Fuller had mistakenly wagered he could see from his estate.
It is said that it was once inhabited.
The 35 feet high spire-shaped building was built for Jack Fuller in the early 19th century and probably designed by Sir Robert Smirke.
The eyecatcher in Brightling Park built to resemble Dallington Church, that Fuller had mistakenly wagered he could see from his estate.
It is said that it was once inhabited.
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Uppark Game Larder
The game larder at Uppark was designed in about 1810 by Humphry Repton for Sir Harry Fetherstonehaugh.
The game larder at Uppark was designed in about 1810 by Humphry Repton for Sir Harry Fetherstonehaugh.
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Uppark Dairy
The dairy at Uppark was designed by Humphry Repton and built in about 1810 for Sit Harry Fetherstonehaugh. When Sir Harry was over 60 years old he used to look through the window to see the dairy maid, Ann Bullock, who he eventually married.
The dairy at Uppark was designed by Humphry Repton and built in about 1810 for Sit Harry Fetherstonehaugh. When Sir Harry was over 60 years old he used to look through the window to see the dairy maid, Ann Bullock, who he eventually married.
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Vandalian Tower
The Vandalian Tower was designed by Henry Keene for Sir Mathew Featherstonehaugh and built in 1774 to commemorate a scheme to establish a colony in a territory in West Virginia that was to be called Vandalia. Featherstonehaugh died in 1774 and with the outbreak of the American War of Independence in 1775, the scheme came to an end.
The tower had a kitchen and a guest room and is said to have been used by the Hellfire Club.
The Vandalian Tower was designed by Henry Keene for Sir Mathew Featherstonehaugh and built in 1774 to commemorate a scheme to establish a colony in a territory in West Virginia that was to be called Vandalia. Featherstonehaugh died in 1774 and with the outbreak of the American War of Independence in 1775, the scheme came to an end.
The tower had a kitchen and a guest room and is said to have been used by the Hellfire Club.
HASTINGS TQ 820 094
St Clements Caves
The caves, on the West Hill in Hastings, were rediscovered in the 1820s by Joseph Golding, a local grocer. They became a tourist attraction and were visited Prince Albert and Prince George Frederick in 1873.
They were re-opened in 1989 as the Smugglers Adventure, where the history of smuggling is displayed.
The caves, on the West Hill in Hastings, were rediscovered in the 1820s by Joseph Golding, a local grocer. They became a tourist attraction and were visited Prince Albert and Prince George Frederick in 1873.
They were re-opened in 1989 as the Smugglers Adventure, where the history of smuggling is displayed.
HEATHFIELD AND WALDRON TQ 606 209
Jack Cade's Monument
In 1450, Jack Cade led the men of Kent and Sussex to rebel and march on London. They defeated the Royalist forces at Sevenoaks and beheaded the Lord Treasurer and the Archbishop of Canterbury in London.
Cade was eventually killed by Alexander Iden, Sheriff of Kent, he was hung drawn and quartered and his head was put on a pole on London Bridge.
The monument was erected by Francis Newbury, of Heathfield Park.
In 1450, Jack Cade led the men of Kent and Sussex to rebel and march on London. They defeated the Royalist forces at Sevenoaks and beheaded the Lord Treasurer and the Archbishop of Canterbury in London.
Cade was eventually killed by Alexander Iden, Sheriff of Kent, he was hung drawn and quartered and his head was put on a pole on London Bridge.
The monument was erected by Francis Newbury, of Heathfield Park.
HEATHFIELD AND WALRON TQ 587 213
Gibraltar Tower
Francis Newbury commissioned John Crunden to build a tower to commemorate the successful defence of Gibraltar. Brigadier-General George Augustus Elliot was involved with the siege, that was between 1779 and 1783, and was created Baron Heathfield.
Inside the 55 feet high tower, the three rooms were originally decorated with views of Gibraltar that have since been removed. There is a Turner painting in the Tate which includes the tower.
Francis Newbury commissioned John Crunden to build a tower to commemorate the successful defence of Gibraltar. Brigadier-General George Augustus Elliot was involved with the siege, that was between 1779 and 1783, and was created Baron Heathfield.
Inside the 55 feet high tower, the three rooms were originally decorated with views of Gibraltar that have since been removed. There is a Turner painting in the Tate which includes the tower.
HORSHAM TQ 160 295
Tower Hill Tower
HURSTPIERPOINT TQ 280 160
Weeke's Folly
Richard Weeke was a surgeon at Hurstpierpoint and built a tower in the town during the Napoleonic Wars.
Richard Weeke was a surgeon at Hurstpierpoint and built a tower in the town during the Napoleonic Wars.
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Boathouse
The boathouse on the Upper Lake at Petworth Park was probably part of Lancelot Brown's design for the park in about 1756.
It is shown in a painting by Turner in 1810.
The boathouse on the Upper Lake at Petworth Park was probably part of Lancelot Brown's design for the park in about 1756.
It is shown in a painting by Turner in 1810.
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Doric Temple
The Doric Temple in the grounds of Petworth House was built in the early 19th century.
The Doric Temple in the grounds of Petworth House was built in the early 19th century.
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Fire Engine House
The original 18th century building was a garden temple and below it is an icehouse. The ornamental front was added in the early 19th century when it was used as a fire engine house
The original 18th century building was a garden temple and below it is an icehouse. The ornamental front was added in the early 19th century when it was used as a fire engine house
Icehouse
The icehouse, below the Fire Engine House, has three segments.
The icehouse, below the Fire Engine House, has three segments.
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Ionic Rotunda
The Ionic Rotunda at Petworth House was built in 1766 for the 2nd Earl of Egremont.
The Ionic Rotunda at Petworth House was built in 1766 for the 2nd Earl of Egremont.
ROTHERFIELD TQ 577 329
Saxonbury Tower
In 1828, the Marquess of Abergavenny had a tower built on his estate at Eridge Park. Over the doorway are the initials 'H.A', that may stand for Henrietta Abergavenny.
In 1828, the Marquess of Abergavenny had a tower built on his estate at Eridge Park. Over the doorway are the initials 'H.A', that may stand for Henrietta Abergavenny.
SLAUGHAM
Messel Temple
The Nymans Estate was bought in the 1890s by Ludvig Messel, a wealthy stockbroker originally from Germany.
Inside the Massel Temple is an inscription that reads:
THIS BUILDING CELEBRATES
THE LIFE AND WORK OF THE ARCHITECT
ALFRED MESSEL
BORN DARMSTADT 22 JULY 1852
DIED BERLIN 24 MARCH 1909
The Nymans Estate was bought in the 1890s by Ludvig Messel, a wealthy stockbroker originally from Germany.
Inside the Massel Temple is an inscription that reads:
THIS BUILDING CELEBRATES
THE LIFE AND WORK OF THE ARCHITECT
ALFRED MESSEL
BORN DARMSTADT 22 JULY 1852
DIED BERLIN 24 MARCH 1909
SLAUGHAM
Nymans Dovecote
SLAUGHAM
Loggia
The Loggia at Nymans overlooks the Sunk Garden and was built in the 1920s.
The Loggia at Nymans overlooks the Sunk Garden and was built in the 1920s.
SLAUGHAM
Prospect
A balustraded bastion, known as the Prospect, overlooks the parkland at Nymans.
A balustraded bastion, known as the Prospect, overlooks the parkland at Nymans.
SLAUGHAM
Round House
There is a small rustic Round House in the gardens at Nymans.
There is a small rustic Round House in the gardens at Nymans.
SMALLHYTHE
Rustic summerhouse
Smallhythe Place was the home of Ellen Terry, the Shakespearean actress, from 1899 to 1928.
In the garden is a small rustic summerhouse.
Smallhythe Place was the home of Ellen Terry, the Shakespearean actress, from 1899 to 1928.
In the garden is a small rustic summerhouse.
STOUGHTON SU 776 094
The Racton Monument
The Racton Monument was designed by Theodosius Kelne for George Montague-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax, and built between 1766 and 1775. The four-storey 80 feet high tower may have been for Halifax, who lived at nearby Stansted Park, to watch his merchant ships dock at Emsworth harbour.
The Racton Monument was designed by Theodosius Kelne for George Montague-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax, and built between 1766 and 1775. The four-storey 80 feet high tower may have been for Halifax, who lived at nearby Stansted Park, to watch his merchant ships dock at Emsworth harbour.
UPPER BEEDING
Beeding Towers
Beeding Towers was built by architect George Smith and is known as Smith's Folly. Smith, who had been involved with restoration work at Brighton Pavilion, bought the unfinished building and completed it in 1883.
In 1911 the 80 feet high tower was reduced because it was unsafe and the crenulations were replaced with a conical roof.
Beeding Towers was built by architect George Smith and is known as Smith's Folly. Smith, who had been involved with restoration work at Brighton Pavilion, bought the unfinished building and completed it in 1883.
In 1911 the 80 feet high tower was reduced because it was unsafe and the crenulations were replaced with a conical roof.
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Carne's Seat
In 1743, Roger Morris, the carpenter and principal engineer to the Board of trade, built a banqueting house in Goodwood Park for the 2nd Duke of Richmond. It was named after an old French retainer of his grandmother, Louise de Kerouaille, Duchess of Portsmouth.
The stone may have come from the ruins of Hove Parish Church. There is an Ionic porch and there are sphinx on each side of the building.
In 1743, Roger Morris, the carpenter and principal engineer to the Board of trade, built a banqueting house in Goodwood Park for the 2nd Duke of Richmond. It was named after an old French retainer of his grandmother, Louise de Kerouaille, Duchess of Portsmouth.
The stone may have come from the ruins of Hove Parish Church. There is an Ionic porch and there are sphinx on each side of the building.