These ruins are known as the "Sham Ruin" or "The Folly" and was purposed built to look like a ruined castle to block views of neighboring houses and enhance the landscape. Built around 1797–1798 by architect John Nash, despite its intentionally precarious, ruined appearance—specifically the, large stones balanced at an angle—it is a solid, substantial 60-foot-high wall.

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Location: Corsham, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Corsham Town Centre – The Sham Ruin loop from Corsham

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