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Racton Monument

Racton Monument
According to Wikipedia, Racton Monument (known locally as Racton Ruin) is a folly situated on a hill in Racton, West Sussex, England. It was commissioned by the 2nd Earl of Halifax, possibly as a summerhouse for the nearby Stansted Estate, though an alternative theory suggests it could have been constructed so the Earl could watch his merchant ships dock at the nearby port village of Emsworth.

It looks quite lovely from a distance, but is now in a dangerous condition. Last time I went there it was obviously being used by drinkers/drug takers and it smelled badly of urine and worse..!! Such a shame.

, Eunice Perkins, Anne-Marie(Minus), and 3 other people have particularly liked this photo


6 comments - The latest ones
 MaggsMep
MaggsMep club
Lovely light and tones in this Keith. Is this where the phrase 'going to rack and ruin' comes from I wonder ...
8 years ago.
 Eunice Perkins
Eunice Perkins club
It is an attractive sight! How horrible that it is being so abused.
8 years ago.
 ╰☆☆June☆☆╮
╰☆☆June☆☆╮ club
Wonderful capture.
Have a good Monday evening
8 years ago.
 ╰☆☆June☆☆╮
╰☆☆June☆☆╮ club
Your beautiful capture was admired in Historical & Architectural Gems.
www.ipernity.com/group/332973
8 years ago.
 Polyrus
Polyrus
It may be a folly, but from what you say, it would be folly to to go inside nowadays. Nevertheless, nicely presented with the colour toning.
8 years ago. Edited 8 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
Thanks everyone...........much appreciated.

Apparently there has been planning permission for this to be converted to a residence for some years.........but nothing has been done yet!
8 years ago.

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