The Jealous Wall, Gothic folly at Belvedere House, Mullingar, Ireland
The Jealous Wall rises 20 meters high with three pointed windows and five round-headed windows, featuring two square wings at each end of the structure.
Robert Rochfort constructed this limestone wall in 1760 to block the view of his brother George's mansion, Tudenham House, following a family dispute.
The structure reflects the complex social dynamics of 18th-century Irish nobility, where family feuds manifested in architectural statements across the landscape.
Visitors can access the Jealous Wall within the Belvedere House estate grounds, which includes multiple architectural elements from the Georgian period.
This artificial ruin stands as Ireland's largest folly, constructed specifically to appear as the remains of a Gothic cathedral or castle.
Location: Mullingar
GPS coordinates: 53.47631,-7.36851
Latest update: March 9, 2025 07:39
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