Follies · Central Scotland
Beresford Burial Vault
In or near West Linton.
Beresford Burial Vault is a folly in the United Kingdom.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Beresford Burial Vault is a folly in central Scotland — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency. Postcode area EH46.
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Place summary
Beresford Burial Vault is a folly located in central Scotland, postcode EH46. This structure serves as a unique example of 19th-century funerary architecture. It is notable for its distinctive design, which reflects the period's architectural trends.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7516, -3.2915
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- EH46 7BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- osm: w1489275379 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beresford Burial Vault?
- Beresford Burial Vault is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH46 7BA).
- What is Beresford Burial Vault?
- Beresford Burial Vault is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Beresford Burial Vault?
- Drivers can use postcode EH46 7BA.
- Is Beresford Burial Vault free to visit?
- Yes, Beresford Burial Vault is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beresford Burial Vault?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH46 7BA. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.