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Fonthill Abbey
/ ˈfɒnthɪl /
noun
- a ruined Gothic Revival mansion in Wiltshire: rebuilt (1790–1810) for William Beckford by James Wyatt; the main tower collapsed in 1800 and, after rebuilding, again in 1827
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The great Fonthill Abbey sale (Beckfords collection) occurred in 1823.
From Project Gutenberg
The distinguishing architectural peculiarity of Fonthill Abbey, was a lofty tower, 280 feet in height.
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