Where is Gillow Mausoleum?

Gillow Mausoleum is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA2 0DT), in the parish of Thurnham.

How do I get to Gillow Mausoleum?

The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA2 0DT.

Is Gillow Mausoleum free to visit?

Yes, Gillow Mausoleum is free to enter.

How do I get to Gillow Mausoleum?

The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA2 0DT.

Follies · North West England

Gillow Mausoleum

In or near Galgate.

Free admission

Gillow Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.

Gillow Mausoleum, follies in Lancashire — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Lancaster · 7.4 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Gillow Mausoleum is a folly in Lancashire, North-West 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 Lancaster and Wyre parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 7.4 km away. Postcode area LA2.

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Place summary

The Gillow Mausoleum is a folly located in Thurnham, Lancashire, North-West England. This structure serves as a notable example of 19th-century architectural whimsy, reflecting the era's fascination with memorials.

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Coordinates: 53.9822, -2.8165
County: Lancashire
District: Lancaster
Parish: Thurnham
Postcode: LA2 0DT
Parliamentary constituency: Lancaster and Wyre
Nearest railway station: Lancaster — 7.4 km

Sources

osm: w677319484 (ODbL)
commons: Gillow Mausoleum - geograph.org.uk - 485453.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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