Racton Monument
| Racton Monument | |
|---|---|
Multi-turreted triangular tower with much built-up damage | |
| Type | Folly |
| Location | Racton |
| Coordinates | 50°52′46″N 0°53′51″W / 50.879454°N 0.897617°W |
| Area | Chichester District, West Sussex |
| Built | 1766–75 |
| Architect | Theodosius Keene |
| Owner | Mark Talbot |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Official name | The Racton Monument |
| Designated | 5 June 1958 |
| Reference no. | 1026188 |
Racton Monument (known locally as Racton Ruin) is a folly on a hill in Racton, West Sussex, England with views over Chichester Harbour and to the Isle of Wight. It was commissioned by the 2nd Earl of Halifax, either as a summerhouse for the nearby Stansted Estate or so he could watch his merchant ships dock at the nearby port, Emsworth, on The Solent. One news report states that the lower level was also to be used for holding banquets.