Castle in Hagley Park, Gothic folly in Hagley, England
The Grade II listed castle features four corner towers of varying heights, with the north-west tower reaching four complete stories with Gothic windows.
Construction of this sham ruin began in 1747 under Sir Thomas Lyttelton's supervision and continued through his heir George Lyttelton's direction after 1751.
The castle represents the 18th-century landscape architecture movement, when artificial ruins were built to enhance the visual appeal of English estates.
The north-west tower contains an observation room with decorated windows, while other sections previously served as storage spaces for coal and livestock.
Some building materials for the castle might have originated from the nearby Halesowen Abbey, incorporating authentic medieval elements into its construction.
Location: Hagley
GPS coordinates: 52.42360,-2.10583
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:02
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