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Glatton Folly

Wood, Forest in Huntingdonshire Huntingdonshire

England

Glatton Folly

Grain lorry Volvo bulker operated by Pytchley Farms Ltd
Grain lorry Credit: Michael Trolove

Glatton Folly is a prominent landmark located in the county of Huntingdonshire, in eastern England. It is situated in the village of Glatton, nestled amidst picturesque woodlands and forests. The folly stands as a testament to the area's rich history and offers a glimpse into the architectural marvels of the past.

The structure itself is an imposing tower that rises majestically above the surrounding landscape. Built in the early 19th century, Glatton Folly was originally constructed as a decorative feature on the estate of the local landowner. Its primary purpose was to serve as a folly, a whimsical architectural creation that was popular during the Georgian era.

Glatton Folly boasts a unique design, characterized by its intricate stonework and Gothic-inspired elements. The tower is made up of several levels, each adorned with decorative details such as pointed arches and ornate carvings. From the top, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding woodlands and countryside, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Today, Glatton Folly stands as a cherished landmark, symbolizing the area's heritage and providing a link to a bygone era. It serves as a reminder of the craftsmanship and creativity of the past, while also offering a tranquil retreat for those seeking solace in nature. With its historical significance and natural beauty, Glatton Folly continues to captivate visitors, drawing them into the enchanting world of Huntingdonshire's woodlands and forests.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.449684/-0.32940175 or Grid Reference TL1384. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Grain lorry Volvo bulker operated by Pytchley Farms Ltd
Grain lorry
Volvo bulker operated by Pytchley Farms Ltd
Highfield Transport Retford based haulier of farm produce.
Highfield Transport
Retford based haulier of farm produce.
Stennetts Transport Bury St Edmunds based haulier of farm produce.
Stennetts Transport
Bury St Edmunds based haulier of farm produce.
Supercrete 8 Wheeler Tipper lorry delivering aggregate to the farm.
Supercrete 8 Wheeler
Tipper lorry delivering aggregate to the farm.
A lift crane hire Crane on lifting duty at a building site in the village.
A lift crane hire
Crane on lifting duty at a building site in the village.
Palletways Distribution A rigid curtainsider from the PC Howard fleet sign written for the Palletways Distribution franchise.
Palletways Distribution
A rigid curtainsider from the PC Howard fleet sign written for the Palletways Distribution franchise.
Brick haulier Foley & Miles, brick hauliers and general goods based in Essex and Kent.
Brick haulier
Foley & Miles, brick hauliers and general goods based in Essex and Kent.
Steward Haulage Kent based haulier speacilising in bricks and blocks.
Steward Haulage
Kent based haulier speacilising in bricks and blocks.
Midday New Year's Day 2016 A drab overcast day following the lightest of overnight frost. The speed limit sign now has an addition, along with the Neighbour Hood Watch scheme we now have Community Speed Watch signage.
Midday New Year's Day 2016
A drab overcast day following the lightest of overnight frost. The speed limit sign now has an addition, along with the Neighbour Hood Watch scheme we now have Community Speed Watch signage.
2015 Tour of Cambridgeshire The first Tour of Cambridgeshire took place in stunning sunny weather. It was the first time a mass participant charity cycle ride had been run as a Gran Fondo event <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sueryder.org/Get-involved/Events/All-events/2016/June/Tour%20of%20Cambs?gclid=CjwKEAiA5Ji0BRC5huTCyOTR3wISJACH4Bx43RO5cVMOgMp29smBCM7kBm6sM1vJKixdynKaBwhaTxoCQ1rw_wcB" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sueryder.org/Get-involved/Events/All-events/2016/June/Tour%20of%20Cambs?gclid=CjwKEAiA5Ji0BRC5huTCyOTR3wISJACH4Bx43RO5cVMOgMp29smBCM7kBm6sM1vJKixdynKaBwhaTxoCQ1rw_wcB">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The pre organisation in notifying the communities affected by road closures was a bit off the mark causing a few disgruntled residents along the route. Something if repeated I'm sure the organisers will get right because from a spectators point of view it was a unique and satisfying experience sitting on the verge consuming a picnic, clapping for ever and anticipating what 5000 cyclist might look like storming through the village. Next time round they will be lucky to get such a glorious day.
2015 Tour of Cambridgeshire
The first Tour of Cambridgeshire took place in stunning sunny weather. It was the first time a mass participant charity cycle ride had been run as a Gran Fondo event LinkExternal link The pre organisation in notifying the communities affected by road closures was a bit off the mark causing a few disgruntled residents along the route. Something if repeated I'm sure the organisers will get right because from a spectators point of view it was a unique and satisfying experience sitting on the verge consuming a picnic, clapping for ever and anticipating what 5000 cyclist might look like storming through the village. Next time round they will be lucky to get such a glorious day.
Welcome sign (hastily done) for the Gran Fondo Welcoming sign to counter the negative vibe about road closures and show support en route for a huge cycle event. The first Tour of Cambridgeshire took place in stunning sunny weather. It was the first time a mass participant charity cycle ride had been run as a Gran Fondo event <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sueryder.org/Get-involved/Events/All-events/2016/June/Tour%20of%20Cambs?gclid=CjwKEAiA5Ji0BRC5huTCyOTR3wISJACH4Bx43RO5cVMOgMp29smBCM7kBm6sM1vJKixdynKaBwhaTxoCQ1rw_wcB" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sueryder.org/Get-involved/Events/All-events/2016/June/Tour%20of%20Cambs?gclid=CjwKEAiA5Ji0BRC5huTCyOTR3wISJACH4Bx43RO5cVMOgMp29smBCM7kBm6sM1vJKixdynKaBwhaTxoCQ1rw_wcB">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The pre organisation in notifying the communities affected by road closures was a bit off the mark causing a few disgruntled residents along the route. Something if repeated I'm sure the organisers will get right because from a spectators point of view it was a unique and satisfying experience sitting on the verge consuming a picnic, clapping for ever and anticipating what 5000 cyclist might look like storming through the village. Next time round they will be lucky to get such a glorious day.
Welcome sign (hastily done) for the Gran Fondo
Welcoming sign to counter the negative vibe about road closures and show support en route for a huge cycle event. The first Tour of Cambridgeshire took place in stunning sunny weather. It was the first time a mass participant charity cycle ride had been run as a Gran Fondo event LinkExternal link The pre organisation in notifying the communities affected by road closures was a bit off the mark causing a few disgruntled residents along the route. Something if repeated I'm sure the organisers will get right because from a spectators point of view it was a unique and satisfying experience sitting on the verge consuming a picnic, clapping for ever and anticipating what 5000 cyclist might look like storming through the village. Next time round they will be lucky to get such a glorious day.
Outriders for the 2015 Gran Fondo The first Tour of Cambridgeshire took place in stunning sunny weather. It was the first time a mass participant charity cycle ride had been run as a Gran Fondo event <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sueryder.org/Get-involved/Events/All-events/2016/June/Tour%20of%20Cambs?gclid=CjwKEAiA5Ji0BRC5huTCyOTR3wISJACH4Bx43RO5cVMOgMp29smBCM7kBm6sM1vJKixdynKaBwhaTxoCQ1rw_wcB" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sueryder.org/Get-involved/Events/All-events/2016/June/Tour%20of%20Cambs?gclid=CjwKEAiA5Ji0BRC5huTCyOTR3wISJACH4Bx43RO5cVMOgMp29smBCM7kBm6sM1vJKixdynKaBwhaTxoCQ1rw_wcB">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The pre organisation in notifying the communities affected by road closures was a bit off the mark causing a few disgruntled residents along the route. Something if repeated I'm sure the organisers will get right because from a spectators point of view it was a unique and satisfying experience sitting on the verge consuming a picnic, clapping for ever and anticipating what 5000 cyclist might look like storming through the village. Next time round they will be lucky to get such a glorious day.
Outriders for the 2015 Gran Fondo
The first Tour of Cambridgeshire took place in stunning sunny weather. It was the first time a mass participant charity cycle ride had been run as a Gran Fondo event LinkExternal link The pre organisation in notifying the communities affected by road closures was a bit off the mark causing a few disgruntled residents along the route. Something if repeated I'm sure the organisers will get right because from a spectators point of view it was a unique and satisfying experience sitting on the verge consuming a picnic, clapping for ever and anticipating what 5000 cyclist might look like storming through the village. Next time round they will be lucky to get such a glorious day.
Clap clap clap clap With up to 5000 cyclists going past, that was a lot of clapping. We shall have to study the Tour de France for alternative roadside expressions of support although I'll rule out a Mankini! The first Tour of Cambridgeshire took place in stunning sunny weather. It was the first time a mass participant charity cycle ride had been run as a Gran Fondo event <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sueryder.org/Get-involved/Events/All-events/2016/June/Tour%20of%20Cambs?gclid=CjwKEAiA5Ji0BRC5huTCyOTR3wISJACH4Bx43RO5cVMOgMp29smBCM7kBm6sM1vJKixdynKaBwhaTxoCQ1rw_wcB" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sueryder.org/Get-involved/Events/All-events/2016/June/Tour%20of%20Cambs?gclid=CjwKEAiA5Ji0BRC5huTCyOTR3wISJACH4Bx43RO5cVMOgMp29smBCM7kBm6sM1vJKixdynKaBwhaTxoCQ1rw_wcB">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The pre organisation in notifying the communities affected by road closures was a bit off the mark causing a few disgruntled residents along the route. Something if repeated I'm sure the organisers will get right because from a spectators point of view it was a unique and satisfying experience sitting on the verge consuming a picnic, clapping for ever and anticipating what 5000 cyclist might look like storming through the village. Next time round they will be lucky to get such a glorious day.
Clap clap clap clap
With up to 5000 cyclists going past, that was a lot of clapping. We shall have to study the Tour de France for alternative roadside expressions of support although I'll rule out a Mankini! The first Tour of Cambridgeshire took place in stunning sunny weather. It was the first time a mass participant charity cycle ride had been run as a Gran Fondo event LinkExternal link The pre organisation in notifying the communities affected by road closures was a bit off the mark causing a few disgruntled residents along the route. Something if repeated I'm sure the organisers will get right because from a spectators point of view it was a unique and satisfying experience sitting on the verge consuming a picnic, clapping for ever and anticipating what 5000 cyclist might look like storming through the village. Next time round they will be lucky to get such a glorious day.
Wheat harvest 2015 Dry and dusty conditions, just right for harvesting wheat.
Wheat harvest 2015
Dry and dusty conditions, just right for harvesting wheat.
Bulker lorry A Witham Plant Hire bulker manoeuvring in a farm yard after being loaded with grain.
Bulker lorry
A Witham Plant Hire bulker manoeuvring in a farm yard after being loaded with grain.
Wide load on the B660 A portable building being transported to a fresh location by David Watson Transport.
Wide load on the B660
A portable building being transported to a fresh location by David Watson Transport.
B660 near Great Gidding
B660 near Great Gidding
Harvesting oil seed rape Dusty, dry conditions prevail for the early part of harvest 2016.
Harvesting oil seed rape
Dusty, dry conditions prevail for the early part of harvest 2016.
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Glatton Folly is located at Grid Ref: TL1384 (Lat: 52.449684, Lng: -0.32940175)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: Huntingdonshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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