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Latitude: 50.8795 / 50°52'46"N
Longitude: -0.8976 / 0°53'51"W
OS Eastings: 477653
OS Northings: 109470
OS Grid: SU776094
Mapcode National: GBR CDQ.V6G
Mapcode Global: FRA 960S.259
Plus Code: 9C2XV4H2+RX
Entry Name: The Racton Monument
Listing Date: 5 June 1958
Last Amended: 28 January 1986
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1026188
English Heritage Legacy ID: 301292
Also known as: Racton Ruin
ID on this website: 101026188
Location: Racton, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18
County: West Sussex
District: Chichester
Civil Parish: Stoughton
Traditional County: Sussex
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): West Sussex
Church of England Parish: Octagon
Church of England Diocese: Chichester
Tagged with: Folly
STOUGHTON RACTON
SU 70 NE
11/308 The Racton Monunent
(Formerly listed as Racton
5.6.58 Folly)
- II
A folly or landmark, now in ruins, which was built by Lord Halifax between
1766 and 1775 Architect Theodosius Kelne. Built of red brick, originally
faced with flints, most of which has disappeared. Triangular base with a
small round turret at each angle, originally taller than now. Tall central
circular tower of four storeys.
Listing NGR: SU7765309470
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