Description:A view of the Pleasure Gardens at Shugborough, one of set taken in 1970. This view shows the Ruin, more overgrown than it is today, and with a section of walling to the right which has since been removed.
The Ruin is situated on the banks of the River Sow; this monument was built in abou 1749-1750 using stone from sections of Shugborough Hall pulled down during alterations. The architect was Thomas Wright of Durham, who may have also worked on the Cat's Monument.