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Brief description of site

Dunstall Castle is a late 18th-century folly ruin built as part of the layout of the park at Croome Court. It is an eyecatcher to the south of the main layout.

Brief history of site

Robert Adam designed the folly for the 6th Earl of Coventry. It was begun in 1766 and completed in 1771.

Location information:

Address: Baughton, Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire, WR8 9DF

Locality: Upton upon Severn

Local Authorities:

Worcestershire; Malvern Hills; Upton-upon-Severn

Historical County: Worcestershire

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: 150 Grid Ref: SO884428
Latitude: 52.08343 Longitude: -2.170695

Directions:

Four miles south-west of Pershore via the A4104 and a minor road.

Key information:

Form of site: landscape park

Site first created: 1766

Main period of development: Mid 18th century

Survival: Extant

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