The Ghost Follies of Castle Hill

RASKL fabricated The Ghost Follies of Castle Hill for Flea Folly, realising their vision of a hovering, quarried stone structure set within the landscape. The installation interprets the language of traditional follies through contemporary materials and construction, creating a sculptural landmark that is both architectural and experiential.

The structure comprises etched concrete tiles suspended within a white structural lattice, giving the impression of mass held lightly in place. The tiles were carefully detailed to reference the texture and weight of quarried stone, while remaining suitable for suspension within the frame. At the centre of the structure, material has been deliberately removed to form a void that frames the sky above. This carved-out centre acts as a visual and conceptual echo of a smaller folly located further up the landscape, establishing a dialogue between the two interventions across the site.

Precision fabrication was central to the project. Working closely with Momentum and Francis Knight, RASKL coordinated the fabrication, assembly, and installation of the structure, ensuring that tolerances, alignment, and fixing strategies supported both the visual intent and the structural performance. The lattice was engineered to read as crisp and minimal, allowing the suspended concrete elements and central void to remain the focus.

The completed installation invites movement and interaction, encouraging visitors to pass through, look upward, and engage with the structure from multiple viewpoints. The Ghost Follies of Castle Hill balances material weight and spatial lightness, translating a conceptual architectural idea into a tactile, site-specific experience embedded within the landscape.

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Photography by Richard Gooding