Follies · South West England
Bowl Barrow and Moot
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Bowl Barrow and Moot is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Pilning · 7.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bowl Barrow and Moot is a folly in South-West England — 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, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Thornbury and Yate parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Pilning, about 7.1 km away. Postcode area BS35.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bowl Barrow and Moot is a folly located in Alveston, South-West England. It is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI and RAMSAR site, indicating its ecological significance. The site is notable for its historical and environmental importance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5924, -2.5412
- District
- South Gloucestershire
- Parish
- Alveston
- Postcode
- BS35 3PL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thornbury and Yate
- Nearest railway station
- Pilning — 7.1 km
Sources
- osm: w710376298 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bowl Barrow and Moot?
- Bowl Barrow and Moot is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS35 3PL), in the parish of Alveston.
- What is Bowl Barrow and Moot?
- Bowl Barrow and Moot is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bowl Barrow and Moot?
- The nearest railway station is Pilning, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS35 3PL.
- Is Bowl Barrow and Moot a protected site?
- Yes — Bowl Barrow and Moot is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Bowl Barrow and Moot free to visit?
- Yes, Bowl Barrow and Moot is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bowl Barrow and Moot?
- The nearest railway station is Pilning, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS35 3PL.