A costly but useless structure within the United Kingdom, often a tower or sham Gothic or classical ruin in a landscaped park, intended to enhance the view or picturesque effect.
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Six-story 16th-century building overlooking the River Orwell in Suffolk.
Biography of this eccentric Georgian squire and MP, remembered for folly building, philanthropy and patronage of the arts and sciences. Includes photographs and descriptions of his follies.
Official site for this 18th-century garden dotted with follies. Photographs, description and visitor information.
J.K. Gillon's illustrated description and discussion of the inspiration for the Dunmore Pineapple garden folly, built in 1761.
Six-story 16th-century building overlooking the River Orwell in Suffolk.
J.K. Gillon's illustrated description and discussion of the inspiration for the Dunmore Pineapple garden folly, built in 1761.
Official site for this 18th-century garden dotted with follies. Photographs, description and visitor information.
Biography of this eccentric Georgian squire and MP, remembered for folly building, philanthropy and patronage of the arts and sciences. Includes photographs and descriptions of his follies.
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