Folly Approximately 40 Metres To South Of Carlton Towers

The folly, built around 1770 by Thomas Atkinson for Nicholas Stapleton, is located approximately 40 metres south of Carlton Towers. It is constructed of pinkish-orange brick with ashlar dressings and has a square plan. The structure features two stepped storeys and a single bay, with clasp pilasters at the corners. There are pointed openings serving as entrances at the front and rear, and a blind window on the right facade with a pointed surround. A projecting band runs around the building, and there are remains of battlements with stone coping. The second stage has pointed openings on the front and rear facades, along with another projecting band and stepped battlements with stone coping. The rear angle shows remnants of an ashlar pinnacle, and there is no roof. Nearby, there are remains of an additional ashlar pinnacle. This information is referenced in M Girouard's article, "Carlton Towers," published in Country Life on 2 February 1967.