Find a folly

Helen Louise Miller found Perrott’s Folly in Edgbaston, Birmingham – grade II listed and built in 1758. ‘Said to be the inspiration for J.R.R Tolkien’s novel The Two

Towers, part of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy.’

Melanie Sparrow found the Hiorne Tower in Arundel Park. Built in 1787 by Francis Hiorne, and lived in until 1960. ‘What I would give to be allowed to go to the top and admire the views of Arundel Castle and the South Downs,’ says Mel.

Anne Denness says: ‘Out of three possibles, our only success was Appley Tower, known and loved by my three sisters and I since our childhoods living here. Brought back lots of happy memories of our aged parents and our own children, who have enjoyed this tower during their childhoods, too.’

Mike Shorey found ‘A folly built by Henry Flitoff in the 1770s for Henry Hoare, who had a great admiration for King Alfred the Great. Within the Stourhead Estate, it’s said to be constructed from 1.2 million bricks, and is 162 feet high. Occasionally open to the public, for those who climb the 200+ steps to the top, there are wonderful views across Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset.’