Follies · South East England
Doric Temple
In or near Tillington.
Doric Temple — Folly or eyecatcher.
Len Williams — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Stopham Road · 6.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Doric Temple is a folly in West Sussex, South-East 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 Arundel and South Downs parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Stopham Road, about 6.9 km away. Postcode area GU28.
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Place summary
The Doric Temple is a folly located in Petworth, West Sussex, South-East England. This structure is noted for its classical architectural style, characteristic of the 18th century.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9906, -0.6112
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Chichester
- Parish
- Petworth
- Postcode
- GU28 0DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Arundel and South Downs
- Nearest railway station
- Stopham Road — 6.9 km
Sources
- osm: w93198320 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Doric Temple?
- Doric Temple is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU28 0DL), in the parish of Petworth.
- What is Doric Temple?
- Doric Temple — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Doric Temple?
- The nearest railway station is Stopham Road, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU28 0DL.
- Is Doric Temple free to visit?
- Yes, Doric Temple is free to enter.
- How do I get to Doric Temple?
- The nearest railway station is Stopham Road, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU28 0DL.