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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · London

Folly Tower In Back Garden Of Number 130

In or near City of London.

Free admission

Folly Tower In Back Garden Of Number 130 — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Stamford Hill · 0.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Folly Tower is located in the back garden of Number 130, Hackney, London, postcode N16 6UD. The nearest railway station is Stamford Hill, which is 0.6 km away. Entry is free.

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About

Folly Tower In Back Garden Of Number 130 is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1226410). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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Heritage listing

Details 1. 5013 TQ 3387 7/225 CLAPTON COMMON E5 (East Side) Folly Tower in back garden of No 130 II 2. Probably early-mid C19 small round tower, with spur wall to north-west, built of brick burrs in vaguely Gothic style. Pointed arched openings in tower and wall: and some small round openings in tower. Much obscured by creeper. Curiosity value. Listing NGR: TQ3392787788 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 423672 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Folly Tower is a Grade II listed memorial located in the back garden of Number 130 in London. This structure is notable for its distinctive architectural style and historical significance within the local context.

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Coordinates
51.5731, -0.0688
District
Hackney
Parish
Hackney, unparished area
Postcode
N16 6UD
Parliamentary constituency
Hackney North and Stoke Newington
Nearest railway station
Stamford Hill0.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Folly Tower In Back Garden Of Number 130?
Folly Tower In Back Garden Of Number 130 is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N16 6UD), in the parish of Hackney, unparished area.
What is Folly Tower In Back Garden Of Number 130?
Folly Tower In Back Garden Of Number 130 — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Folly Tower In Back Garden Of Number 130?
The nearest railway station is Stamford Hill, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode N16 6UD.
Is Folly Tower In Back Garden Of Number 130 a listed building?
Folly Tower In Back Garden Of Number 130 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Folly Tower In Back Garden Of Number 130 free to visit?
Yes, Folly Tower In Back Garden Of Number 130 is free to enter.
How do I get to Folly Tower In Back Garden Of Number 130?
The nearest railway station is Stamford Hill, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N16 6UD.