These ruins – that never was anything else. It was built by a landowner that thought it would be chic and interesting to have church-ruins on her land.
A term for this is folly. They were a landscaping fad in the 18th century.
FabulousTradesays
This makes me think of that Georgian period trend where the wealthy would hire a guy to be a hermit on their land.
minomininosays
This was a thing back in the 18th and 19th centuries
Syllogism19says
By far follys are some of the neatest things to have anywhere. How much fun would it be to have that to play around?
crazyskillssays
OR is that just what they want you to think? Because the truth is far too sinister.
UponMidnightDrearysays
Reminds me of John Soane’s style of drawing his architectural designs as they would look as ruins. (See: “success at last” the section on the Bank of England. Also the idea of “Ruin Value”.
Binch101 says
That’s honestly such a vibe and I could see myself doing that
It’s MY property and I want MYSTERIOUS RUINS OF AN ANCIENT TEMPLE 😤😤😤
NorwaySpruce says
They’re right
fachan says
That’s called a Folly
readonlyred says
A term for this is folly. They were a landscaping fad in the 18th century.
FabulousTrade says
This makes me think of that Georgian period trend where the wealthy would hire a guy to be a hermit on their land.
minominino says
This was a thing back in the 18th and 19th centuries
Syllogism19 says
By far follys are some of the neatest things to have anywhere. How much fun would it be to have that to play around?
crazyskills says
OR is that just what they want you to think? Because the truth is far too sinister.
UponMidnightDreary says
Reminds me of John Soane’s style of drawing his architectural designs as they would look as ruins. (See: “success at last” the section on the Bank of England. Also the idea of “Ruin Value”.
mt-egypt says
Well. She wasn’t wrong!