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Two tall, jagged brick wall ruins stand on either side of a group of seven small children standing and sitting in an open field.

The Moon, said to be part of Downing estate (Gamlingay park) demolished in 1776

Folly (Full Moon Gate), Drove Road, Gamlingay

History of Full Moon Gate folly

Listed Building

Folly. Circa 1712. … The only surviving upstanding brickwork associated with the Gamlingay Park built by Sir George Downing. (Historic England)

Building dates

  • Built c. 1712
Source for this date
  • Built c. 1712: Listed building: Circa 1712

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Projects

  • Gamlingay

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