Mow Cop Castle
by sandinista
Mow Cop Castle is a Folly that sits atop the village of Mow Cop which straddles the Cheshire-Staffordshire border.
The Castle was built as a summerhouse in 1754 for Randle Wilbraham I of Rode Hall. It was built to look like part of a castle of a bygone era, and would have enhanced the view of the newly constructed Rode Hall some 3 miles away on the Cheshire side of the hill. Mr. Wilbraham employed local stonemasons John and Ralph Harding. It is said they were paid 1 shilling a day, and one of the members of the family lost a hand while constructing the castle. The Wilbraham family used the summerhouse for picnics and entertaining friends on days out.
Incidentally Mow Cop is the birthplace of Primitive Methodism
The Castle was built as a summerhouse in 1754 for Randle Wilbraham I of Rode Hall. It was built to look like part of a castle of a bygone era, and would have enhanced the view of the newly constructed Rode Hall some 3 miles away on the Cheshire side of the hill. Mr. Wilbraham employed local stonemasons John and Ralph Harding. It is said they were paid 1 shilling a day, and one of the members of the family lost a hand while constructing the castle. The Wilbraham family used the summerhouse for picnics and entertaining friends on days out.
Incidentally Mow Cop is the birthplace of Primitive Methodism
Uploaded29/07/2013 - 21:35
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Posted 29/07/2013 - 21:56
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I do like that one Jim, really dramatic. Great BW conversion.
Regards
David
Regards
David
Posted 29/07/2013 - 22:33
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Wonderful black and white. - mary.
Posted 29/07/2013 - 23:07
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Stunning dramatic image!
Posted 31/07/2013 - 16:33
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Very successful composition, the eyes are lead straight up
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Posted 10/08/2013 - 19:38
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I've been very negelectful of replying recently. Thanks to everyone for taking the time to look and leaving your much appreciated comments, cheers, Jim
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Posted 21/11/2013 - 20:08
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another great shot.I have to admit I loved all your b&w work,....picture profile... great album.....sandinista...a classic as well
Posted 25/12/2013 - 21:20
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I like the nice details and the dramatic sky.
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