Ashton Memorial, Grade I listed folly in Williamson Park, Lancaster, England
The white Portland stone building rises 150 feet high with a copper dome, granite steps, and sculptures representing Commerce, Science, Industry, and Art.
Lord Ashton commissioned architect John Belcher to create this memorial for his second wife Jessy in 1907, completing construction in 1909 at £87,000.
The interior features allegorical paintings of Commerce, Art, and History by George Murray, adorning the walls above white, black, and red marble floors.
The memorial opens from 10 AM to 4 PM during October through March, and extends hours until 5 PM from April through September.
The structure stands near the mathematical center point of the United Kingdom, visible from the M6 motorway and the Irish Sea.
Location: Lancaster
Inception: 1909
Architects: John Belcher
Architectural style: Edwardian architecture
GPS coordinates: 54.04530,-2.78227
Latest update: May 23, 2025 15:43
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