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The Eye-Catcher Folly

The Eye-Catcher Folly

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The Eye-Catcher Folly

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Location: Steeple Aston, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Grace Mulligan

February 28, 2023

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This beautiful folly perched on top of a rolling hill in Oxfordshire will certainly catch your eye. It was built by landscape artist William Kent for the Dormer family in 1740.

Jim Martin

July 25, 2024

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On the other side of the 'Eye Catcher' field is a bench placed there in memory of 'Bob the Dog' where you are invited to 'sit and paws a while'. An ideal peaceful location to rest and take in the view of the 'Eye Catcher'

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Location: Steeple Aston, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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