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LOCATION
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Address 43 Mine Road WILLIAMSTOWN
Locality
Accuracy H - high level confidence
Council Area Barossa Council
Polygon Type B - Building footprint
DESCRIPTION
Details (Known As) Forbes' Folly
Registered Name Dwelling - Forbes' Folly
Significance Buildings traditionally known as 'follies' are rare in South Australia. This old tower is aptly named, given its original purpose. The stone tower was built in 1865 on a hilltop on the property of James Forbes, to satisfy a whim of his wife. The Forbes lived at 'Glen Head', which had only an easterly view, while the tower provided commanding views north and westwards. It is said that Mrs Forbes sat in the room at the top (then roofed), mainly to spy on neighbours (particularly at 'Springfield') while she did her needlework! However, it appears she did not satisfy her curiosity, dying (in 1865) before the tower was completed. James Forbes died in 1869. The original wooden stair case has been removed.
Subject Index Miscellaneous - Folly; Residential - House
Class State
STATUS
Status Code REG - Confirmed as a State Heritage Place in the SA Heritage Register
Status Date 21-OCT-1993
REFERENCE
LGA Barossa
State Heritage ID 14591
Heritage Number 17028
SECTION 16 INFORMATION
Section 16
PLAN PARCEL & TITLE
As listed in the SA Heritage Register
Plan Parcel & Title Information CT 5901/790 F156299 A2

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