Nore Folly
| Nore Folly | |
|---|---|
| Slindon Folly | |
 The Folly and nearby trig point | |
  Location within West Sussex | |
| 50°52′39″N 0°38′38″W / 50.87748°N 0.64379°W | |
| Location | Slindon, West Sussex |
| History | |
| Built | 1814[1] |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
Official name | The Folly |
| Designated | 20 September 1984 |
| Reference no. | 1027567 |
Nore Folly (also known as Slindon Folly) is a folly near the village of Slindon, West Sussex, United Kingdom. The stone construction resembles a gateway but is a decorative piece which leads to nowhere.[2] It was built of flint[3] in the 18th century by the Newburgh family, possibly because of the countess's liking for an Italian picture of a building.
The National Trust, which restored the folly in 1993,[4] states that Nore Folly was "built in 1814 for the Countess of Newburgh’s picnic parties".[1] At that time there was a small covered building attached, which has since been torn down.[5] It was designated as a Grade II listed building in 1984.[6]
A well-used, although somewhat steep, walking path leads up to Nore Folly,[7] at which there is an outlook with a clear view over the countryside,[8] including a view of Halnaker Windmill, a long section of the coastline, Portsmouth Spinnaker Tower, Chichester Cathedral, and Bognor Regis.[9]
The folly featured on a first day cover designed by British First Day Covers Limited in 2006.[10]
References
- 1 2 "Nore Hill Folly walk at Slindon". National Trust. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ↑ "Nore Folly". Odd Stuff!. n.d. Archived from the original on 7 March 2012. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ↑ "Slindon Hall". The Garden. 34: 505. 1 December 1888.
- ↑ Whitelaw, Jeffery W. (2005). Follies. Osprey Publishing. p. 52. ISBN 978-0-7478-0624-0.
- ↑ Barton, Stuart (5 June 1972). Monumental follies: an exposition on the eccentric edifices of Britain. Lyle Publications. ISBN 9780902921078.
- ↑ Historic England. "The Folly (Grade II) (1027567)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ↑ "Slindon Folly - South Downs, West Sussex". Ramblers Association. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ↑ "Slindon Estate, West Sussex: walk of the week". Daily Telegraph. 16 March 2011. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ↑ Lasseter, Douglas (1 June 1997). Village Walks in West Sussex. Countryside Books. ISBN 978-1-85306-482-1.
- ↑ "Modern Architecture Stamps". BFDC Ltd. 2006. Archived from the original on 7 February 2015. Retrieved 4 June 2025.