Follies · Yorkshire & the Humber
Anne Bronte's Grave
In or near Broxa.
Anne Bronte's Grave is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Scarborough · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Anne Bronte's Grave is a folly in Yorkshire — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Scarborough and Whitby parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Scarborough, about 1.2 km away. Postcode area YO11.
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Official information
Anne Bronte's Grave is the final resting place of the famous author, located in Scarborough, England. Visitors can pay their respects and reflect on her literary contributions in a serene setting.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Bay to South Toll House Cliff SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Anne Bronte's Grave is located in Scarborough, Yorkshire. This site is part of the North Bay to South Toll House Cliff SSSI, highlighting its ecological significance. The grave marks the final resting place of the renowned author, adding a literary dimension to its historical context.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2868, -0.3926
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Scarborough
- Postcode
- YO11 1RY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Scarborough — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.ksdscarborough.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n3245837766 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Anne Bronte's Grave?
- Anne Bronte's Grave is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO11 1RY), in the parish of Scarborough.
- What is Anne Bronte's Grave?
- Anne Bronte's Grave is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Anne Bronte's Grave?
- The nearest railway station is Scarborough, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO11 1RY.
- Is Anne Bronte's Grave a protected site?
- Yes — Anne Bronte's Grave is part of the North Bay to South Toll House Cliff SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Anne Bronte's Grave free to visit?
- Yes, Anne Bronte's Grave is free to enter.
- How do I get to Anne Bronte's Grave?
- The nearest railway station is Scarborough, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO11 1RY.