Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Folly Tower (292m)
Folly Tower (292m) — a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypool and New Inn · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Folly Tower (292m) is a memorial located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Folly Tower is a memorial located in South Wales, standing at 292 metres. It serves as a prominent landmark in the region, though specific details regarding its era, design, and significance are not provided.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7168, -3.0215
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Goetre Fawr
- Postcode
- NP4 8RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypool and New Inn — 2.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/1436339785 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Folly Tower (292m)?
- Folly Tower (292m) is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP4 8RD), in the parish of Goetre Fawr.
- What is Folly Tower (292m)?
- Folly Tower (292m) — a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Folly Tower (292m)?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP4 8RD.
- Is Folly Tower (292m) a protected site?
- Yes — Folly Tower (292m) is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Folly Tower (292m) free to visit?
- Yes, Folly Tower (292m) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Folly Tower (292m)?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP4 8RD.