Sham Castle/Folly 430 Metres South West Of Belchamp Hall is a Grade II listed building in the Braintree local planning authority area, England. First listed on 22 August 1986. Folly.
Sham Castle/Folly 430 Metres South West Of Belchamp Hall
- WRENN ID
- south-mantel-alder
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- Braintree
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 22 August 1986
- Type
- Folly
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
Sham Castle, also known as a folly, was built in the 19th century. It is constructed of flint and uncoursed rubble, featuring red brick dressings and details. At the north end, there is a tall narrow tower topped with brick battlements and cross-shaped openings, which is connected to the main wall by a brick arch. The central section of the wall includes a pointed arched window opening, a spur wall, and has a slightly curved east face. To the south, there is a circular 'tower' that is largely covered in ivy. This structure was originally designed to serve as an eyecatcher from Belchamp Hall.
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