Follies · London
Columbarium
In or near Tyburn.
Columbarium is a folly in the United Kingdom.
Peter Trimming — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Highgate · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Columbarium is a folly in London — 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 Hampstead and Highgate parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Highgate, about 1.1 km away. Postcode area N6.
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Official information
The Columbarium features the monument of Eliza Vaughan, sculpted by Joseph Edwards, which is a notable example of funerary sculpture. The statue, made of Sicilian marble, depicts a figure holding a Bible and flowers, symbolizing hope and consolation in the context of religion and mourning.
Place summary
The Columbarium is a folly located in the Camden area of London, postcode N6. This structure serves as a decorative architectural feature, reflecting the 19th-century trend of building follies for aesthetic purposes. It is situated within an unparished area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5684, -0.1497
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- N6 6LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hampstead and Highgate
- Nearest railway station
- Highgate — 1.1 km
- Official site
- victorianweb.org
Sources
- osm: n10637470557 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Columbarium?
- Columbarium is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N6 6LP), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is Columbarium?
- Columbarium is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Columbarium?
- The nearest railway station is Highgate, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode N6 6LP.
- Is Columbarium free to visit?
- Yes, Columbarium is free to enter.
- How do I get to Columbarium?
- The nearest railway station is Highgate, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N6 6LP.