Follies · South West England
Cuthbert chest tomb
In or near Aust.
Cuthbert 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
- Pilning · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cuthbert chest tomb 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 4.5 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
The Cuthbert chest tomb is a folly located in the parish of Olveston, South-West England (postcode BS35). It is situated within the Severn Estuary, designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a RAMSAR wetland site.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5829, -2.5776
- District
- South Gloucestershire
- Parish
- Olveston
- Postcode
- BS35 4BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thornbury and Yate
- Nearest railway station
- Pilning — 4.5 km
Sources
- osm: n8289639123 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cuthbert chest tomb?
- Cuthbert chest tomb is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS35 4BX), in the parish of Olveston.
- What is Cuthbert chest tomb?
- Cuthbert chest tomb is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cuthbert chest tomb?
- The nearest railway station is Pilning, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS35 4BX.
- Is Cuthbert chest tomb a protected site?
- Yes — Cuthbert chest tomb is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Cuthbert chest tomb free to visit?
- Yes, Cuthbert chest tomb is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cuthbert chest tomb?
- The nearest railway station is Pilning, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS35 4BX.