Ratcheugh Observatory

Ratcheugh Observatory is a late 18th-century folly on a prominent crag between and Longhoughton in north , England. Commissioned by Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland, the castellated Observatory incorporates a viewing tower with prospects of Alnwick and its castle, and of the coast at .
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  • Building
  • Description: Grade I listed building in Longhoughton, Northumberland, England, UK
  • Also known as
    “Ratcheugh Folly”
    “The Observatory”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Longhoughton Quarry and Alnwick Castle.
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is a Site of Special Scientific… is situated 2,100 feet northeast of Ratcheugh Observatory.
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is a castle and country house in in the English county of . is situated 2½ miles west of Ratcheugh Observatory.
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The is a complex of formal gardens… is situated 2 miles west of Ratcheugh Observatory.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Denwick and Littlehoughton.
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is a small village and civil parish…
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is a hamlet.
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is a small rural village in in the north of England. is situated 2 miles south of Ratcheugh Observatory.

Ratcheugh Observatory

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Latitude
55.42472° or 55° 25′ 29″ north
Longitude
-1.64697° or 1° 38′ 49″ west
Open location code
9C7WC9F3+V6
Open­Street­Map ID
way 89901626
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­folly
Wiki­data ID
Q17527582

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Highlights include Lime Kiln (dis) and Westfield Park.

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