Monument record 1582/2/1 - Brick Folly, Adlington Hall
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Summary
Remains of a brick folly castle in Adlington Hall deer park. Part of a group of mid 18th century buildings built by Charles Legh and is an early example of this type. The park is Grade II* listed on the register of Parks and Gardens.
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Full Description
<1> Cheshire County Council, 1974, County Treasures Record, 5/A.373 (Index). SCH1000.
Remains of a brick folly castle in Adlington Hall deer park. Part of a group of mid 18th century buildings built by Charles Legh & is an early example of this type
<2> English Heritage, 2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Digital Archive). SCH4666.
A brick Sham Castle of c 1760 stands immediately outside the west corner of the park, visible from the path between the Hall and The Wilderness. One semicircular tower and part of the central arched gateway survived in 1997.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 901 803 (point) Central Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ98SW |
| Civil Parish | ADLINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Civil Parish | PRESTBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BUTLEY, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 28 2017 12:55PM