Follies · South East England
Chest Tomb
In or near Bladon.
Chest Tomb is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford Parkway · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Chest Tomb is a folly in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands — 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 Bicester and Woodstock parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Oxford Parkway, about 2.3 km away. Postcode area OX5.
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Place summary
The Chest Tomb is a folly located in Yarnton, Oxfordshire, within the West Midlands region. It is notable for its unique architectural design and serves as a distinctive landmark in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8016, -1.3086
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Cherwell
- Parish
- Yarnton
- Postcode
- OX5 1PY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bicester and Woodstock
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford Parkway — 2.3 km
Sources
- osm: n11887657166 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chest Tomb?
- Chest Tomb is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX5 1PY), in the parish of Yarnton.
- What is Chest Tomb?
- Chest Tomb is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chest Tomb?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford Parkway, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX5 1PY.
- Is Chest Tomb free to visit?
- Yes, Chest Tomb is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chest Tomb?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford Parkway, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX5 1PY.