Ashton Memorial

folly in Lancaster
#4 in Lancaster / #246 in United Kingdom
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by Michael Fox
/ CC BY-SA 2.0

Ashton Memorial, an iconic landmark in Lancaster, United Kingdom, is a grand folly situated in Williamson Park. Built between 1907 and 1909 by industrialist Lord Ashton in memory of his second wife, Jessy Ashton, this striking building boasts a combination of Baroque and neo-classical architectural styles. The structure features a prominent copper dome, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, the Lake District, and the Fylde Coast.


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