Follies · London
Edmund Halley (1656-1742)
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Edmund Halley (1656-1742) is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Blackheath · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Edmund Halley (1656-1742) is a folly in London — 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 Lewisham North parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Blackheath, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area SE13.
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Place summary
Edmund Halley is a folly located in Lewisham, London, with the postcode SE13. This structure commemorates the astronomer Edmund Halley, known for his work on comets.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4633, 0.0004
- District
- Lewisham
- Parish
- Lewisham, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE13 5DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewisham North
- Nearest railway station
- Blackheath — 0.6 km
Sources
- osm: n5658342803 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Edmund Halley (1656-1742)?
- Edmund Halley (1656-1742) is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE13 5DL), in the parish of Lewisham, unparished area.
- What is Edmund Halley (1656-1742)?
- Edmund Halley (1656-1742) is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Edmund Halley (1656-1742)?
- The nearest railway station is Blackheath, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE13 5DL.
- Is Edmund Halley (1656-1742) free to visit?
- Yes, Edmund Halley (1656-1742) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Edmund Halley (1656-1742)?
- The nearest railway station is Blackheath, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE13 5DL.