Description

NZ 10 SE
10/14
4.2.69

ASKE
B 6274
(east side, off)
Olliver Ducket

GV
II

Folly. Mid C18. Probably by Daniel Garrett for Sir Conyers D'Arcy of Aske
Hall (qv). Ashlar limestone. 2 storeys, larger lower storey supporting
central tower. In Gothick style. Lower storey: plan consists of 2
concentric circles, the inner one forming the lower stage of the tower, and
the outer one broken by projections forming a Greek cross, with concave
sides and convex ends, all the walls battered and with splayed bases, and
with 2 small blocked oculi in the ends of each cross arm, and another at a
higher level in each side of the arms. In the north-west arm, facing Aske
Hall, a blocked pointed-arched doorway with two steps up to it. Upper
tower: circular in plan, with 4 window openings with projecting sills and
trefoiled heads, and with two small oculi between each pair. Band below
crenellated parapet. Interior not accessible, but steps visible up to
parapet walk.

Listing NGR: NZ1835602129

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26588784

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