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Black Castle in Brislington, Bristol

The Grade I Listed Black Castle on Junction Road in Brislington, Bristol.

The castle dates back to 1745. It was built for businessman William Reeve and is a folly that included offices and recreation spaces. It is built using copper-slag blocks. Many of the carvings are thought to have come from old medieval gateways in the city.

Today, the building is a public house.