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In exchange for permission to build his pyramid mausoleum in Brightling churchyard, Fuller agreed to build a wall around the churchyard. John Fuller Follies ~The End~

Many of Fuller's generous gifts are still in evidence there. John Fuller Follies

Unfortunately, in his enthusiasm, he painted over some of the extremely rare wall paintings which adorned the church. They were rediscovered in 1966." John Fuller Follies

This 13th and 14th Century church is in the diocese of Chichester, and archdeaconry of Lewes. The current residents of Rose Hill, now called Brightling Park, still use the squire's pew behind which is a window emblazoned with the Fuller coat of arms. John Fuller Follies

In preparation for a visit by the bishop Fuller refurbished the interior of the church by boxing in and plastering the walls of the nave and chancel and painting them with whitewash. John Fuller Follies

In 1820 Fuller commissioned W A A. Nicholls to make the barrel organ, which is the largest of its kind in Britain still in full working order. This replaced an earlier barrel organ which went to New Zealand and is currently in the Wanganui Museum. A gallery to support the new organ was also funded by Fuller. This magnificent instrument has six stops with two barrels each playing twelve tunes. A printed label at the back of the chest reads: 'W.A.A.Nicholls, son-in-law and successor to the late G.P. England, No.9 Stephen Street, Tottenham Ct. Rd.' John Fuller Follies

John "Mad Jack" Fuller's philanthropy extended to the church. His parish church in Brightling has been known as both St. Thomas of Canterbury and St. Thomas à Becket and is adjacent to Rose Hill. John Fuller Follies

In exchange for permission to build his pyramid mausoleum in Brightling churchyard, Fuller agreed to build a wall around the churchyard. Fuller fulfilled his part of the bargain and added an iron gateway at the top of the stairs to the churchyard which is flanked by stone pillars. An iron lantern is suspended at the middle of the arch. Inserted into the churchyard wall is what has become known as the "Squire's Door" presumably so that Fuller had easy access to the church from his house at Rose Hill. John Fuller Follies

Legends of being fully dressed sitting at a table were discovered to be untrue during renovations in 1982. For more information about them you can visit his site: John Fuller Follies

The ninth verse of Grey's Elegy is inscribed on one wall: 'The boast of heraldry, the pomp of pow'r And all that beauty, all that wealth e'er gave Await alike th' inevitable hour The paths of glory lead but to the grave' For more information about them you can visit his site: John Fuller Follies

Pyramid mausoleum towers above other rather large stones at Brightling Church cemetery. For more information about them you can visit his site: John Fuller Follies

Fuller is indeed buried in the conventional manner beneath the pyramid. For more information about them you can visit his site: John Fuller Follies

Another myth is that running backwards around the pyramid 7 times will conjure up the Devil. As far as we are aware, this didnt work.. lol. For more information about them you can visit his site: John Fuller Follies

Local legend had it that Fuller was entombed in the pyramid in full dress and top hat seated at a table set with a roast chicken and a bottle of wine. Broken glass scattered on the floor to keep the devil at bay. For more information about them you can visit his site: John Fuller Follies

Ordanence Survey Marks For more information about them you can visit his site: John Fuller Follies

In exchange for permission to build his pyramid mausoleum in Brightling churchyard, Fuller agreed to build a wall around the churchyard. Fuller fulfilled his part of the bargain and added an iron gateway at the top of the stairs to the churchyard which is flanked by stone pillars. An iron lantern is suspended at the middle of the arch. For more information about them you can visit his site: John Fuller Follies

It stands in the churchyard of St. Thomas à Becket, Brightling. For more information about them you can visit his site: John Fuller Follies

This lovely church's victor must have been quite miffed when he finally discovered how John Fuller had played him to win a wager. But he must have laughed at the lengths John went to in order to win. For more information about them you can visit his site: John Fuller Follies