Massey's Folly
| Massey's Folly | |
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Hampshire | |
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 Massey's Folly | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SU71183537 |
| Location: | 51°6’48"N, -0°59’4"W |
| Village: | Farringdon |
| History | |
| For: | Rev. Thomas Hacket Massey |
| Information | |
Massey's Folly is a building defying certain description in Farringdon in Hampshire. It was built by Thomas Hacket Massey, who served as rector of the parish for 62 years.[1]
The folly took thirty years to build.[1] The reason the construction was so protracted, is that the building was entirely built by Massey along with a single bricklayer.[1] Further delays were due to Massey's occasionally demolishing completed parts of the structure and making further additions.[1] It has seventeen bedrooms and two towers.
The purpose of the building is unknown but since 1925 it has been used as a school and village hall.
Massey himself is buried just outside the church porch.[2]
The folly featured on the BBC's Restoration Village programme, and a programme of restoration has begun.
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References
- David Hancock AA 50 walks in Hampshire and Isle of Wight 2001; ISBN 0-7495-2873-7