Follies · South West England
Digby Mausoleum
In or near Oborne.
Digby Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Sherborne · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Digby Mausoleum 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. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Sherborne, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area DT9.
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Place summary
Digby Mausoleum is a folly located in Sherborne, South-West England. This structure is notable for its unique architectural design, contributing to the landscape of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9430, -2.5278
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Sherborne
- Postcode
- DT9 6SX
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Sherborne — 1 km
Sources
- osm: w1060273022 (ODbL)
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Digby Memorial
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Digby Mausoleum?
- Digby Mausoleum is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT9 6SX), in the parish of Sherborne.
- What is Digby Mausoleum?
- Digby Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Digby Mausoleum?
- The nearest railway station is Sherborne, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT9 6SX.
- Is Digby Mausoleum free to visit?
- Yes, Digby Mausoleum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Digby Mausoleum?
- The nearest railway station is Sherborne, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT9 6SX.