Why is Severndroog Castle triangular? Perched atop Shooter’s Hill, Severndroog Castle isn’t your typical castle. This whimsical, triangular structure, complete with hexagonal turrets, is actually a folly. It was built in 1784 by Lady James of Eltham as a testament to her late husband, Commodore Sir William James. A celebrated figure in the East India Company, Sir William James had a knack for naval victories. One such victory involved capturing the island fortress of Suvarnadurg, the namesake of this very castle. Severndroog Castle, despite its whimsical nature, played a surprisingly important role in the world of cartography. General William Roy, during his efforts to connect the Royal Greenwich Observatory with the Paris Observatory, utilized Severndroog Castle. He temporarily installed a hefty 36-inch theodolite, a surveying instrument, atop the castle. This Anglo-French Survey eventually led to the formation of the Ordnance Survey, Britain’s mapping agency. So, while admiring the sweeping views of London from Severndroog Castle, remember, you’re standing on a monument to love, victory, and surprisingly, the very maps we use today.
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