Follies · South East England
Racton Monument
Racton Monument — a Grade II*-listed folly in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Racton Monument is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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From the Wikipedia article
Racton Monument (known locally as Racton Ruin) is a folly on a hill in Racton, West Sussex, England with views over Chichester Harbour and to the Isle of Wight. It was commissioned by the 2nd Earl of Halifax, either as a summerhouse for the nearby Stansted Estate or so he could watch his merchant ships dock at the nearby port, Emsworth, on The Solent. One news report states that the lower level was also to be used for holding banquets.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
This Grade II listed building was designed by architect Theodosius Keene, son of Henry Keene. It was built between 1766 and 1775 and some sources suggest that it has been called Stansted Castle. The Listing summary states that the design featured a triangular base, with a round turret at each angle. Of a red brick construction, the building was originally faced with flints and stood four storeys high (24 m), a height it retains to this day. However, it has been abandoned for over a century and is in a state of ruin, with the floors and much of the original flint facing having disappeared, and its roof caving in.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.8795, -0.8976
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Chichester
- Parish
- Stoughton
- Postcode
- PO18 9DU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chichester
- Established
- 1766
Sources
- wikidata: Q7279862 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Racton Monument (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Racton Monument?
- Racton Monument is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO18 9DU), in the parish of Stoughton.
- When was Racton Monument built?
- Built or established in 1766.
- Who owns Racton Monument?
- Racton Monument is owned by Mark Talbot.
- Is Racton Monument a listed building?
- Racton Monument is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Racton Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Racton Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Racton Monument?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PO18 9DU. It sits within the Chichester parliamentary constituency.