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Follies · South West England

Ditcheat Hill Folly

In or near Ansford.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Ditcheat Hill Folly — Folly or eyecatcher.

Folly, Ditcheat Hill - geograph.org.uk - 1498680

Trish Steel — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Castle Cary · 3.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Ditcheat Hill Folly 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 Frome and East Somerset parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Castle Cary, about 3.8 km away. Postcode area BA4.

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Place summary

Ditcheat Hill Folly is a folly located in the parish of Ditcheat, South-West England, postcode BA4. It serves as a notable example of 18th-century architectural whimsy, contributing to the landscape's character.

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Coordinates
51.1297, -2.5479
District
Somerset
Parish
Ditcheat
Postcode
BA4 6TL
Parliamentary constituency
Frome and East Somerset
Nearest railway station
Castle Cary3.8 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ditcheat Hill Folly?
Ditcheat Hill Folly is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA4 6TL), in the parish of Ditcheat.
What is Ditcheat Hill Folly?
Ditcheat Hill Folly — Folly or eyecatcher.
How do I get to Ditcheat Hill Folly?
The nearest railway station is Castle Cary, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA4 6TL.
Is Ditcheat Hill Folly free to visit?
Yes, Ditcheat Hill Folly is free to enter.
How do I get to Ditcheat Hill Folly?
The nearest railway station is Castle Cary, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA4 6TL.