📜 Ruins of a lavish estate built in 1906 by General William Bancroft on Gibbet Hill in Groton, Massachusetts. 🔍 Originally intended as a retirement home, it was later a sanatorium and social center before being destroyed by fire in 1932. #Why Go 🏰 Explore impressive stone walls and foundations 🏞️ Enjoy scenic views from atop Gibbet Hill 🚶‍♀️ Easy hike, popular for local hikers and history enthusiasts 📸 Dramatic backdrop for photographers and cosplayers 👻 Site of local ghost stories and legends #Why Avoid ⚠️ Unmaintained site, requires caution when exploring 🚽 No facilities on site 🅿️ Limited parking on Lowell St, closed dusk to dawn #Tips 🅿️ Use Gibbet Hill Grill's parking lot for trail access. #Hours 🕒 Open during daylight hours for hiking.