White Nancy

White Nancy

Grade ii listed, White Nancy is a prominent landmark located in the town of Bollington in Cheshire, England. It is a white-washed, conical structure that sits atop Kerridge Hill, overlooking the town. The structure was built in 1817 as a summerhouse or folly, and it is said to have been constructed to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo. The structure is circular in plan and has a ball finial at its apex. Visitors can climb up to the top of White Nancy, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding area. The landmark is a popular destination for walkers and hikers, and it is easily accessible from the town center.

In 1817, a folly or summerhouse was constructed for John Gaskell Jr. of North End Farm. The structure is made of white-washed and rendered sandstone rubble, and it has a circular, sugar loaf shape with a ball finial at its apex. Inside, there is a single room with stone benches around the edge and a circular stone table in the middle. The entrance is now blocked, and the structure was built to commemorate Waterloo.

Created: 15  April  2023  Edited: 29  November  2023

White Nancy

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Brett Gregory is an award-winning filmmaker based in Bolton whose production company, Serious Feather, is currently making a documentary about autism and poetry.

As a part of this production, Landscape Britain was asked to advise with regards to the location of specific areas of outstanding natural beauty throughout the region.

Visit www.seriousfeather.com for further information.

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