Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Aysgarth Rocket (Folly)
In or near Aysgarth.
Aysgarth Rocket (Folly) is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Redmire · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Aysgarth Rocket (Folly) is a public memorial in Yorkshire, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Richmond and Northallerton parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Redmire, about 3.9 km away. Postcode area DL8.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Ure Grasslands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Aysgarth Rocket (Folly) is a memorial located in Burton-cum-Walden, Yorkshire. It is situated within the River Ure Grasslands SSSI, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2905, -1.9622
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Burton-cum-Walden
- Postcode
- DL8 4UW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Nearest railway station
- Redmire — 3.9 km
Sources
- osm: n1738681552 (ODbL)
- commons: Sorrelsykes rocketship folly - geograph.org.uk - 1525688.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aysgarth Rocket (Folly)?
- Aysgarth Rocket (Folly) is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL8 4UW), in the parish of Burton-cum-Walden.
- What is Aysgarth Rocket (Folly)?
- Aysgarth Rocket (Folly) is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Aysgarth Rocket (Folly)?
- The nearest railway station is Redmire, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL8 4UW.
- Is Aysgarth Rocket (Folly) a protected site?
- Yes — Aysgarth Rocket (Folly) is part of the River Ure Grasslands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Aysgarth Rocket (Folly) free to visit?
- Yes, Aysgarth Rocket (Folly) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aysgarth Rocket (Folly)?
- The nearest railway station is Redmire, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL8 4UW.