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A Sham Castle at Sunset

The Folly Flâneuse is taking a short break to enjoy the last of the sunshine (hopefully). So a brief post this week looking at Ralph Allen’s wonderful Sham Castle, high above the city of Bath.

It’s a bit of a steep hike up the hill from the city centre, but one can’t get lost…

The folly was built by Ralph Allen of nearby Prior Park in 1762. A plaque records that it was restored and given to the people of Bath in 1921.

Sunset over the city, and a Montgolfier moment.

The folly is a highlight of the National Trust’s ‘Bath Skyline Walk’ which gives stunning views over the city.

Last of the evening sun on the beautiful Bath stone.

Thanks for reading. The Folly Flâneuse will be back with a full-length folly feature next week. Enjoy the changing of the seasons as summer mellows into autumn. 

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4 thoughts on “A Sham Castle at Sunset”

  1. Ivan Burrows says:

    Enjoy your break, you brought much to us

    1. Editor says:

      Thank you Ivan, and I’m pleased to say I have enjoyed some lovely sunny days.

  2. Judy says:

    Have a lovely holiday!

    1. Editor says:

      Thanks Judy. Love this time of the year so I enjoyed long walks and a pile of good books.

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