Building record MYO430 - FOLLY IN GROUNDS OF BISHOPSTHORPE PALACE

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Grid reference SE 5965 4804 (point)
Map sheet SE54NE
Civil Parish Bishopthorpe, City of York, North Yorkshire

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Folly. Mid-late C18. Magnesian limestone ashlar with pinkish-orange brick interior, and no roof. Gothick. Circular on plan. Tall single storey. Entrance a round arch with brick surround. 3 further blocked round arches in ashlar surrounds with keystones, some containing decorative fragments. Blocked window above one arch. Modillion cornice and broken parapet.
Listing NGR: SE5965148049

Derived from English Heritage LB download dated: 22/08/2005

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Record last edited

Oct 3 2014 2:07PM

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