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In exchange for permission to build his pyramid mausoleum in Brightling churchyard, Fuller agreed to build a wall around the churchyard. John Fuller Follies ~The End~

Many of Fuller's generous gifts are still in evidence there. John Fuller Follies

Unfortunately, in his enthusiasm, he painted over some of the extremely rare wall paintings which adorned the church. They were rediscovered in 1966." John Fuller Follies

This 13th and 14th Century church is in the diocese of Chichester, and archdeaconry of Lewes. The current residents of Rose Hill, now called Brightling Park, still use the squire's pew behind which is a window emblazoned with the Fuller coat of arms. John Fuller Follies

In preparation for a visit by the bishop Fuller refurbished the interior of the church by boxing in and plastering the walls of the nave and chancel and painting them with whitewash. John Fuller Follies

In 1820 Fuller commissioned W A A. Nicholls to make the barrel organ, which is the largest of its kind in Britain still in full working order. This replaced an earlier barrel organ which went to New Zealand and is currently in the Wanganui Museum. A gallery to support the new organ was also funded by Fuller. This magnificent instrument has six stops with two barrels each playing twelve tunes. A printed label at the back of the chest reads: 'W.A.A.Nicholls, son-in-law and successor to the late G.P. England, No.9 Stephen Street, Tottenham Ct. Rd.' John Fuller Follies

John "Mad Jack" Fuller's philanthropy extended to the church. His parish church in Brightling has been known as both St. Thomas of Canterbury and St. Thomas à Becket and is adjacent to Rose Hill. John Fuller Follies

In exchange for permission to build his pyramid mausoleum in Brightling churchyard, Fuller agreed to build a wall around the churchyard. Fuller fulfilled his part of the bargain and added an iron gateway at the top of the stairs to the churchyard which is flanked by stone pillars. An iron lantern is suspended at the middle of the arch. Inserted into the churchyard wall is what has become known as the "Squire's Door" presumably so that Fuller had easy access to the church from his house at Rose Hill. John Fuller Follies

Legends of being fully dressed sitting at a table were discovered to be untrue during renovations in 1982. For more information about them you can visit his site: John Fuller Follies

The ninth verse of Grey's Elegy is inscribed on one wall: 'The boast of heraldry, the pomp of pow'r And all that beauty, all that wealth e'er gave Await alike th' inevitable hour The paths of glory lead but to the grave' For more information about them you can visit his site: John Fuller Follies

Pyramid mausoleum towers above other rather large stones at Brightling Church cemetery. For more information about them you can visit his site: John Fuller Follies

Fuller is indeed buried in the conventional manner beneath the pyramid. For more information about them you can visit his site: John Fuller Follies

Another myth is that running backwards around the pyramid 7 times will conjure up the Devil. As far as we are aware, this didnt work.. lol. For more information about them you can visit his site: John Fuller Follies

Local legend had it that Fuller was entombed in the pyramid in full dress and top hat seated at a table set with a roast chicken and a bottle of wine. Broken glass scattered on the floor to keep the devil at bay. For more information about them you can visit his site: John Fuller Follies

In exchange for permission to build his pyramid mausoleum in Brightling churchyard, Fuller agreed to build a wall around the churchyard. Fuller fulfilled his part of the bargain and added an iron gateway at the top of the stairs to the churchyard which is flanked by stone pillars. An iron lantern is suspended at the middle of the arch. For more information about them you can visit his site: John Fuller Follies

It stands in the churchyard of St. Thomas à Becket, Brightling. For more information about them you can visit his site: John Fuller Follies

Jack Fuller's pyramid is a 25 foot (7.62 m) high mausoleum built in 1811, twenty-three years before his death. For more information about them you can visit his site: John Fuller Follies

Here is a small mosaic (made with FD Flickrtoys) of the John 'Mad Jack' Fuller Follies, located in and around Brightling, East Sussex, UK. For more information about them you can visit his site: John Fuller Follies For even more info and a map of the most widely known ones visit here: Folly Towers Site A BIG thanks to the folks at John 'Mad Jack' Fuller for most of the very interesting information posted on the photo pages Amazingly almost all of these are visible from each other, many are within in walking distance although we drove the tour, and I recommend you drive if walking across country isn't for you. I made this mosaic so that others in my local area can get information on visiting them as well, many people I know in or around Hastings had no idea they were so close or that they even existed. We had a wonderful day out visiting them all and it was so fun coming up with our own ideas of what some of them may or may not have been made for. Most of them are on/in Brightling Park and are accessible through public footpaths or have some access to get fairly close. The Temple and the Obelisk are on private property so its best to ask, all parties were more then happy for us to have a close up look when we asked. The Observatory is a private residence now, and has a path around the building that is accessible, the owners have grown a hedge around it to have some privacy however left conservatory side open for visitors. The Church in Dallington is the spire that the Sugar Loaf was made to resemble and is a lovely church and village if you have time to swing by there as well. Brightling Church is ancient and open to visitors if you get time to have a wander around you'll see the markers from the 17th century adorning the church walls, as well as even older paintings that were accidently covered by John Fuller while renovating and have been recovered. The Summerhouse as its called is the only one we didn't get up close and personal with, as there was a riding exhibition or practice going on in the field with easy access. It also appears that the footpath leading away from the Sugar Loaf would get you there, if your feeling up for a bit of a hike. I'm definitely going to plan a day trip back to see it, the work in Coade fake stone is supposed to be quite impressive for its time. Another map showing the locations here: Google Maps by Me Anyway hope someone enjoys the virtual tour as much as I did posting it up, and taking the shots. Definitely you want to get yourself out there one day and see them all if you haven't already :)