Monument record M2742 - Castle Wood Folly, Newstead

Summary

FOLLY (Georgian to Late 20th Century)

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Grid reference SK 53260 53929 (point)
Map sheet SK55SW
District Gedling
Civil Parish Newstead, Gedling

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In 1749 (the 5th Lord Byron) built two castellated forts (one on the W side of the lake - M8930) the other, a tower and gun emplacement later dubbed "Folly Castle" on a hill above it. (2)
See M8293 for Abbey House.


<1> OS, 1917, 1:2500, County Series 1917 (Map). SNT1026.

Other Refs: 32/4

<2> Pevsner N, 1979, The Buildings of England: Nottinghamshire 2nd ed., p 204 (Monograph). SNT4.

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  • <1> Map: OS. 1917. 1:2500, County Series 1917.
  • <2> Monograph: Pevsner N. 1979. The Buildings of England: Nottinghamshire 2nd ed.. Penguin. p 204.

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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