Fonthill Abbey

/ ˈfɒnthɪl /

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

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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