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The Alcove, Piercefield is a folly structure situated within the historic designed landscape of Piercefield Park near Chepstow in Monmouthshire. Dating to the eighteenth century, it exemplifies the ornamental garden architecture characteristic of the Picturesque movement that influenced Welsh gentry estates during this period. The structure functioned as a contemplative shelter within the park's carefully composed landscape, typical of follies constructed to enhance scenic vistas and provide focal points within the designed grounds. Piercefield Park itself represents an important example of post-medieval landscape design in Wales, with the Alcove contributing to the aesthetic and recreational purposes of this substantial country estate.
The Alcove, Piercefield is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM285. View the official record →
The Alcove, Piercefield is a folly structure situated within the historic designed landscape of Piercefield Park near Chepstow in Monmouthshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM285.
The Alcove, Piercefield dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a folly. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
The Alcove, Piercefield is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is MM285.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crick Moated Site (5.9 km), Crick Medieval House (6 km), Crick Round Barrow (6.4 km).
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