Sharpe's Folly, Rothbury, Tosson, Whitton and Tosson - Northumberland (UA)

Folly, probably 1720s, by Archdeacon Sharpe, Rector of Rothbury. Ashlar round tower c30 feet high. Probably the earliest folly in the county, said to have been built partly to alleviate local unemployment and partly to satisfy the Archdeacon's taste for astronomy. In 2017, Historic England funded a survey report, building work schedule and options appraisal.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Sharpe's Folly

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II*

List Entry Number:

1155472

Local Planning Authority:

Northumberland (UA)

Site Type:

Gardens parks and urban spaces > Garden building

Location

Building Name:

Sharpe's Folly

Locality:

Rothbury, Tosson

Unitary Authority:

Northumberland (UA)

Parish:

Whitton and Tosson

Parliamentary Constituency:

North Northumberland

Region:

North East and Yorkshire

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Fair

Occupancy / Use:

Vacant/not in use

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Commercial company

Designation:

Listed Building grade II*, CA