The Folly

The tower in Pontypool Park was probably built in the early 18th century, by the Hanbury family. In the latter part of the 18th century it was used as a summer house and later a gazebo.

Its prominent position commands striking views across the Black Mountains, Severn valley and over to Somerset, and it is in turn very visible from far and wide. It is this high level of visibility which turned out to be the tower's downfall in 1940 at which time it was demolished to prevent it being used as a reference point for German bombers.

It was rebuilt in the early 1990s.

Mamiya RB67 Pro S, 50mm Prime. Ilford Pan F scanned on Epson 4490.

Mamiya RB67 Pro S, 50mm Prime. Ilford Pan F scanned on Epson 4490.

Mamiya RB67 Pro S, 50mm Prime. Ilford Pan F scanned on Epson 4490.

Here is the link to the rest of my photos from the Folly.