Folly tower
A folly tower is a tower that has been built as an architectural folly, that is, constructed for ornamental rather than practical reasons. Folly towers are common in Britain, and often do have some practical value as landmarks, or as viewpoints, unlike other types of folly.
List of folly towers
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References
- Barton, Stuart Monumental Follies Lyle Publications, 1972
- Folly Fellowship, The Follies Magazine, published quarterly
- Folly Fellowship, The Follies Journal, published annually
- Headley, Gwyn & Meulenkamp, Wim, Follies — A National Trust Guide, Jonathan Cape, London 1986
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