Soulton offers a surprising astronomical treat for visitors on certain cielings.
Gilded Stars in the Engine House Roof
The Engine House features a ceiling adorned with gilded stars, meticulously depicting the zodiac constellations. This detailed display is a tribute to past residents’ interest in astronomy.
Further celestial references are made in the Buttery, where depictions of Orion the Hunter and the Plough can be found.
Stars in Gold on the Buttery Cieling
These prominent constellations reflect Sir Rowland Hill’s fascination with things like natuaral science and celestial navigation.
Gilded Stars and Celestial Cieling
