Hermitage

Octagonal Gothick folly, now with a tall pyramidal slate roof - the 1825 sketch suggests that it was originally thatched which would be more in-keeping with the rustic character of this building. Roughly hewn and halved tree trunks (said to be Spanish walnut) at the corners give the illusion of supporting the roof and under the eaves are similar halved branches. The intervening walls are of coursed stone. There was formerly a cross at the apex of the roof, added at the time of the conversion to a chapel. Entered from the northern side through a pointed arch and boarded door. The windows are varied; two sides have large circular windows with quatrefoil cusping, one has small quatrefoil window, another has 2-light cusped window and finally a Maltese cross shape light; two sides are blind.

Plastered interior with Gothick panels giving a chapter-house like character.