AN ALCHEMISTS DREAM


Standing over 1000 feet above sea level Mow Cop castle marks the border between Cheshire and Staffordshire.


Constructed as a summerhouse in 1754 by the Baker-Wilbraham family of nearby Rode Hall, it was one of the very first English follies ever to be built.


Cleverly devised by its architect, this sandstone structure is a delight to behold each evening, as it takes on the appearance of pure gold when illuminated by the final rays of each Cheshire sunset.


This precious light is a landscape photographers dream, and the elevation of the structure ensures that the very last rays of a Cheshire day are used to create this glowing scene.
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Mow Cop Castle, Cheshire/Staffordshire Border
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