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Jack the Treacle Eater
Folly, the east boundary marker of the Barwick Park Estate, Somerset, built circa 1775. Rough rubble arch of about 5-metres high, crowned with a circular tower in cut and squared stone, with a battlemented parapet and conical stone roof surmounted by a lead statuette (a winged Mercury). A blocked doorway in the side of tower only has the upper part of a rough stairway leading to it. Jack was reputed to be a local runner who carried family messages to London, and was said to have trained on treacle. IoE 263573
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Media ID 425249
© Brian Haigh Source: Images of England
Arch Garden Listed Stone Tower
A1 (84.1 x 59.4cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Jack the Treacle Eater" poster print from our Media Storehouse collection, featuring the iconic artwork by Brian Haigh from Historic England. This intriguing piece showcases the Folly, an eastern boundary marker of the Barwick Park Estate in Somerset, built around 1775. With its rough rubble arch standing tall at about 5-metres high and crowned with a circular tower in cut and squared stone, this historic landmark is sure to leave you in awe. Bring the enchanting story of this folly into your home or office with our high-quality poster print, perfect for adding character and charm to any space.
A1 Poster (84.1 x 59.4cm, 33.1" x 23.4" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 56.1cm x 84.1cm (22.1" x 33.1")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 84.1cm (23.4" x 33.1")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases the remarkable structure known as "Jack the Treacle Eater" located in Somerset's Barwick Park Estate. Built around 1775, this architectural folly stands tall with a rough rubble arch that reaches approximately 5 meters in height. Atop this arch sits a circular tower crafted from cut and squared stone, adorned with a battlemented parapet and crowned by a conical stone roof. The pinnacle of the tower is graced by an exquisite lead statuette depicting winged Mercury. A sense of mystery surrounds Jack the Treacle Eater, as its blocked doorway reveals only glimpses of an upper portion of a rugged stairway leading to it. Legend has it that Jack was once a local runner entrusted with delivering family messages all the way to London. Rumor has it that he trained for his arduous journeys by consuming treacle. In this enchanting photograph captured by Brian Haigh, one cannot help but be captivated by the timeless beauty and intricate craftsmanship displayed in every detail of Jack the Treacle Eater. This listed historical landmark adds both charm and character to its surrounding garden setting, making it an irresistible subject for photographers and history enthusiasts alike.
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