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Sham Bridge (Folly Bridge and Boathouse)

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Sham Bridge (Folly Bridge and Boathouse)

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    September 28, 2024

    The English Heritage Grade 2 listing cites it as a Boat House but also describes it as a Sham Bridge, built around 1780.

    Apparently, if you stand on the roof of the Hall it looks like a bridge and the lake looks like a river. It is a clever use of perspective, enhanced by the island, also created around 1780, which creates the illusion of a much larger stretch of river. So there is a suggestion that it is a Folly Bridge to impress visitors to the Hall and not a Boat House.

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      Location: Nottingham, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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