The Four Faces folly on the Castle Howard estate was erected before 1727 and made by sculptor Nicholas Hawksmoor for Charles Howard, 3rd Earl of Carlisle.
It's a Grade I listed monument.

RichD

May 26, 2025

Its four carved faces are looking in different directions, adding a touch of mystery to this visually striking monument.

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Elevation 60 m

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Location: Henderskelfe, Ryedale, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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