Follies · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cottingham Castle Tower
In or near Cottingham.
Cottingham Castle Tower — Folly or eyecatcher.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cottingham · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cottingham Castle Tower is a folly in Yorkshire — 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 Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Cottingham, about 2.8 km away. Postcode area HU16.
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Place summary
Cottingham Castle Tower is a folly located in Cottingham, Yorkshire, postcode HU16. This structure serves as a remnant of the former Cottingham Castle, which has largely disappeared.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7765, -0.4487
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- Cottingham
- Postcode
- HU16 5JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham
- Nearest railway station
- Cottingham — 2.8 km
Sources
- osm: w554927785 (ODbL)
- commons: The Tower in the grounds of Castle Hill Hospital. - geograph.org.uk - 311282.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Cottingham
Towns & cities · 2.4 km
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Public art & sculpture · 2.6 km
Cottingham railway station
Heritage railway stations · 2.8 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cottingham Castle Tower?
- Cottingham Castle Tower is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HU16 5JQ), in the parish of Cottingham.
- What is Cottingham Castle Tower?
- Cottingham Castle Tower — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Cottingham Castle Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Cottingham, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode HU16 5JQ.
- Is Cottingham Castle Tower free to visit?
- Yes, Cottingham Castle Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cottingham Castle Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Cottingham, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HU16 5JQ.