Nore Folly
Nore Folly (also known as Slindon Folly) is a stone construction located near the village of Slindon, West Sussex, United Kingdom. The folly resembles a gateway but is a decorative piece which leads to nowhere.[1] It was built of flint[2] in the 18th century by the Newburgh family, possibly due to the countess's liking an Italian picture of a building.[citation needed]
The National Trust, which restored the folly in 1993,[3] states that Nore Folly was "built in 1814 for the Countess of Newburgh’s picnic parties".[4] At that time there was a small covered building attached, which has since been torn down.[5] It has been designated as a Grade II listed building.[6]
A well-used, although somewhat steep, walking path leads up to Nore Folly,[7] at which there is an outlook with a clear view over the countryside,[8] including a view of Halnaker Windmill, a long section of the coastline, Portsmouth Spinnaker Tower, Chichester Cathedral, and Bognor Regis.[9]
The folly has been featured on a first day cover designed by British First Day Covers Limited in 2006.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ Nore Folly, otherwise known as Slindon Folly, at Slindon in West Sussex
- ^ The Garden: An Illustrated Weekly Journal of Gardening in All Its Branches. 1889. pp. 505–.
- ^ Jeffery W. Whitelaw (2005). Follies. Osprey Publishing. pp. 52–. ISBN 978-0-7478-0624-0.
- ^ Eartham to Puck Lane and Nore Hill Folly walk – National Trust
- ^ Stuart Barton (5 June 1972). Monumental follies: an exposition on the eccentric edifices of Britain. Lyle Publications.
- ^ "The Folly, Slindon". British Listed Buildings.
- ^ Route detail – Ramblers
- ^ Slindon Estate, West Sussex: walk of the week – Telegraph
- ^ Douglas Lasseter (1 June 1997). Village Walks in West Sussex. Countryside Books. ISBN 978-1-85306-482-1.
- ^ Modern Architecture, Nore Folly, West Sussex | First Day Cover / BFDC Accessed 17 March 2012