Fort Henry

In April 1786, a Stamford architect, William Legg, was requested by the Earl of Gainsborough to provide designs for a "Gothick building by the pond".

The pinnacled and turreted structure was built to replace the old boat house at the pond. It became a favorite place for Noel family picnics and parties, and a location for special events held by the Earl of Gainsborough for his Estate workers and tenants.

It is rumoured that the Earl had his butler row up and down the lake in a boat so that he could fire cannonballs at him from the Fort.

it's now a peaceful and pretty spot for a walk.