Follies · Central Scotland
Dawson Family Mausoleum
In or near Camelon.
Dawson Family Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Larbert · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dawson Family Mausoleum is a folly in central Scotland — 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 Alloa and Grangemouth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Larbert, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area FK5.
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Place summary
The Dawson Family Mausoleum is a folly located in central Scotland, postcode FK5. This structure serves as a memorial for the Dawson family and exemplifies the architectural styles of its time.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0191, -3.8389
- District
- Falkirk
- Postcode
- FK5 3NR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Alloa and Grangemouth
- Nearest railway station
- Larbert — 0.7 km
Sources
- osm: w1463428124 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dawson Family Mausoleum?
- Dawson Family Mausoleum is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode FK5 3NR).
- What is Dawson Family Mausoleum?
- Dawson Family Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dawson Family Mausoleum?
- The nearest railway station is Larbert, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK5 3NR.
- Is Dawson Family Mausoleum free to visit?
- Yes, Dawson Family Mausoleum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dawson Family Mausoleum?
- The nearest railway station is Larbert, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK5 3NR.