#severndroog castle

[sometimeslondon]

A secret castle in the woods

This is Severndroog Castle on Shooters Hill in South London

[venicepearl]

Severndroog Castle is a folly designed by architect Richard Jupp, with the first stone laid on 2 April 1784.

While commonly referred to as a castle due to its turrets, it was built as a folly, as can be discerned by its small size and because it has never functioned as a castle. It is situated in Castle Wood, on Shooter's Hill in south-east London in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

It was built to commemorate Commodore Sir William James who, in April 1755, attacked and destroyed the island fortress of Suvarnadurg (then rendered in English: Severndroog) of the Maratha Empire on the western coast of India, between Mumbai and Goa. James died in 1783 and the folly was built as a memorial to him by his widow, Lady James of Eltham.

Designated a Grade II* listed building in 1954, the Gothic-style castle is 63 feet (19 m) high and triangular in section, with a hexagonal turret at each corner. From its elevated position, it offers views across London, with features in seven different counties visible on a clear day.

[haxanbroker]

Severndroog Castle. South London, spring 2018.

[rashmeerl]

[fastesttalker]

Severndroog

A 4K walk around

Severndroog castle I guess is what some might call a “folly” an edifice built out of love, Follies are something us Brits do remarkably well.

This tower is located at the top of Shooters hill which is one of the highest points in London. The views across London from the top are spectacular, however due to COVID19 it’s currenlty closed to visitors.

A quick bit of history…

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[gessvhowarth]

Things You Might Not Have Done In Greenwich

There's no denying that Greenwich has a lot to offer visitors — the Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory, the National Maritime Museum. But to see the best of the borough, visit these lesser-known places. Greenwich. Photo: Matt Brown Visit the animals One of Greenwich borough's lesser known attractions is Maryon Wilson Park, a local nature reserve in Charlton. You can see ducks, chickens, goats, a deer enclosure and a very proud peacock. The deer enclosure at Maryon Wilson Park. Photo: Karen The Capital Ring and the Green Chain Walk both wind through the park, and there's plenty of space for picnics and relaxing. Beats battling the crowds in Greenwich Park on a sunny day. Relax in Blackheath A view of All Saints Church on Blackheath Common. Photo: mike-mojopin With a range of clothing stores, a second-hand bookshop, and a choice of cafes, Blackheath Village is a lovely place to spend an afternoon — you might even forget that you're in London. After strolling through the village, why not take your new-old book and coffee and relax on the spacious Blackheath Common? Go on a Daniel Day-Lewis Tour 6 Crooms Hill, SE10 - home of poet laureate Cecil Day-Lewis and his family, including actor Daniel Day-Lewis. Photo: Gwynhafyr Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis spent his younger years in Greenwich. He attended Sherington Primary School in Charlton and Invicta Primary School in Blackheath, and spent his youth playing in Greenwich Park and Blackheath. He also lived in a house on Crooms Hill, where his father, poet Cecil Day-Lewis, is commemorated. Other famous locals include Jude Law and Dominic Cooper. Have a Blair Witch experience Fog engulfs Severndroog Castle in Oxleas Woods. Photo: Sara Melhuish Take a stroll through Greenwich's Oxleas Woods, which is said to be at least 8,000 years old. It's beautiful throughout the year, but there's something eerie, almost Tim Burton-esque about it when it's foggy — for that experience, make sure you visit in December or January. While you're there, pay a visit to Severndroog Castle, an 18th century folly in the woods, which offers some pretty impressive views from the top. Bonus fact: Boy George used to live on Shooter's Hill, near Oxleas Woods. Admire the old and the new The gates overlooking the Thames at the Old Royal Naval College. Photo: tanya~b If you visit the Old Royal Naval College, don't miss one of the best views. Stand by the gate overlooking the Thames and admire the juxtaposition of old and new as you face Canary Wharf's skyscrapers. When you've finished admiring the view, take a walk along the Thames. Visit Wuthering Heights Kate Bush's former home, Wuthering Heights, in Eltham, Royal Borough of Greenwich. Photo: roger.w800 You don't have to go all the way to the Yorkshire Moors to visit Wuthering Heights. Make your way to Eltham and see (from the outside) the house where singer-songwriter Kate Bush once lived. Bush lived in the property, named for her number one hit, from 1985 to 2003. She isn't the only famous musician that once live in Eltham — Boy George lived on Joan Crescent before moving to Shooter's Hill. See London for free A view of London from Greenwich Park. Photo: Jonathan Vowles There's a steep hill in in the middle of Greenwich Park (not that horrible spiralling one up to the Observatory), from the top of which you can see some of London's most famous landmarks; The Shard, St. Paul's Cathedral and the Square Mile are all there. The best time to go is between mid-February and mid-March, when the leaves haven't grown back on trees yet and there's (usually) less fog to block the view.

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[wyrdcounty]

Severndroog Castle

The light was playing along with the flute music.

Taken during the first Severndroog Castle recital

[wyrdcounty]

Autumnal Gothic folly

Severndroog Castle