Follies · South East England
Compton monument in churchyard, 4m south of chancel, Church of All Saints
In or near Larkhill.
Compton monument in churchyard, 4m south of chancel, Church of All Saints is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Compton monument in churchyard, 4m south of chancel, Church of All Saints is a folly in South-East 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 within the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the East Wiltshire parliamentary constituency. Postcode area SP4.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Salisbury Plain SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Compton monument is a folly located in the churchyard of the Church of All Saints, situated 4 metres south of the chancel in Netheravon, South-East England. The site is notable for its designations as part of the River Avon System SSSI, Salisbury Plain SSSI, and North Wessex Downs AONB.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2345, -1.7893
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Netheravon
- Postcode
- SP4 9SY
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
Sources
- osm: n9043443679 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Compton monument in churchyard, 4m south of chancel, Church of All Saints?
- Compton monument in churchyard, 4m south of chancel, Church of All Saints is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP4 9SY), in the parish of Netheravon.
- What is Compton monument in churchyard, 4m south of chancel, Church of All Saints?
- Compton monument in churchyard, 4m south of chancel, Church of All Saints is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Compton monument in churchyard, 4m south of chancel, Church of All Saints?
- Drivers can use postcode SP4 9SY.
- Is Compton monument in churchyard, 4m south of chancel, Church of All Saints a protected site?
- Yes — Compton monument in churchyard, 4m south of chancel, Church of All Saints is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Salisbury Plain SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Compton monument in churchyard, 4m south of chancel, Church of All Saints free to visit?
- Yes, Compton monument in churchyard, 4m south of chancel, Church of All Saints is free to enter.
- How do I get to Compton monument in churchyard, 4m south of chancel, Church of All Saints?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SP4 9SY. It sits within the East Wiltshire parliamentary constituency.