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Raleigh House

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Raleigh House
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Detached square-plan single-bay three-stage ornamental tower with base batter and D-plan single-bay two-storey entrance bay with bartizan, built c.1840. Castellated parapets. Rubble stone walls. Pointed arch door opening. Pointed arch window openings.
Set on a rocky outcrop, this folly is an interesting addition to the surrounding landscape. Set in the Raleigh House demesne, it was designed as an eye catcher and pleasure building. It is a reminder of the former wealth and grandeur of the estate in the past, and together with the main house, outbuildings and gate lodge forms part of a significant group.

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Photo: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage · Website use allowed for educational or private purposes with source credit