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Folly on Kit Hill is a small stone tower located on Kit Hill in Cornwall. Built in the 18th century, it stands as an example of a folly, an architectural structure erected for decorative or whimsical purposes rather than practical function. The tower's position on the prominent hilltop would have afforded views across the surrounding landscape, typical of such follies constructed during the Georgian period when landowners commissioned such features to enhance their estates and provide visual landmarks within the wider terrain.
Folly on Kit Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004446. View the official record →
Folly on Kit Hill is a small stone tower located on Kit Hill in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004446.
Folly on Kit Hill is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1004446.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrows on Hingston Down (1 km), Dupath holy well, 45m NNE of Dupath Farm (2.1 km), Medieval churchyard cross in Callington churchyard (2.3 km).
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