Memorials & monuments · North West England
Folly tower south west of Fox Hill
In or near Tarvin.
Folly tower south west of Fox Hill — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
David Crocker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Helsby · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Folly Tower, the nearest railway station is Helsby, located 2.2 km away. Entry to the site is free. The postcode for navigation is WA6 6XD.
About
Folly tower south west of Fox Hill is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1253442). 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 SJ 57 NW 2/109 FRODSHAM C.P. TARVIN ROAD (South East of) Folly tower south west of Fox Hill. II Roofless chamber in form of small tower on hilltop, probably mid Cl9. Red sandstone concave batter to walls of rock-faced masonry; the stones diminish towards top. 2 monolithic steps to doorway with barred iron gate surmounted by circular opening; rectangular barred opening in each other side, all with chamfered arrises. Corbel table carries mock parapet of 1 course. Listing NGR: SJ 50756 75083 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 436526 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Folly Tower is a Grade II listed memorial located south-west of Fox Hill in North Wales. It serves as a notable landmark within the region, reflecting historical significance in its design and construction.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2704, -2.7398
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Frodsham
- Postcode
- WA6 6XD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Runcorn and Helsby
- Nearest railway station
- Helsby — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26545197 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Folly tower south west of Fox Hill?
- Folly tower south west of Fox Hill is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode WA6 6XD), in the parish of Frodsham.
- What is Folly tower south west of Fox Hill?
- Folly tower south west of Fox Hill — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Folly tower south west of Fox Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Helsby, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA6 6XD.
- Is Folly tower south west of Fox Hill a listed building?
- Folly tower south west of Fox Hill is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Folly tower south west of Fox Hill free to visit?
- Yes, Folly tower south west of Fox Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Folly tower south west of Fox Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Helsby, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA6 6XD.