Haldon Belvedere near Exeter

Shell poster number 462, Haldon Belvedere near Exeter by Carel Weight. Landscape painting of the area surrounding Haldon Belvedere (also known as Lawrence Castle), showing the castle in the distance on the hill.

Key facts

  • Catalogue Number

    462

  • Title

    Haldon Belvedere near Exeter

  • Date

    1936

  • Artist

    Carel Weight RA

Carel Weight RA (1908–1997). The folly pictured is also called Lawrence Castle, and is a farmer’s home. Dated 1788 it was built by Sir Robert Palk, who was governor of Madras, in honour of his friend.

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