Thesaurus Term/Concept: FOLLY

Identifier 69013
Class MONUMENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note A structure, often found in 18th century landscape gardens, that demonstrates eccentricity or excess rather than practical purpose. They can take many forms - ruins, sham castles, towers, hermits' cells or grottoes.

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Context Record
Monument Type MYO430 FOLLY IN GROUNDS OF BISHOPSTHORPE PALACE (Building)
Monument Type MYO4164 Theatre Royal folly/ gateway (Monument)