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The Great Britain Guide

Follies Β· South East England

Group of Three Chest Tombs

In or near Bladon.

Free admission

Group of Three Chest Tombs is a folly in the United Kingdom.

Group of Three Chest Tombs, follies in Oxfordshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Oxford Parkway Β· 2.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Group of Three Chest Tombs is a folly in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands β€” 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 Bicester and Woodstock parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Oxford Parkway, about 2.3 km away. Postcode area OX5.

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Place summary

The Group of Three Chest Tombs is a folly located in Yarnton, Oxfordshire, in the West Midlands. This site features three distinctive chest tombs, notable for their historical significance within the local parish.

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Coordinates
51.8016, -1.3086
County
Oxfordshire
District
Cherwell
Parish
Yarnton
Postcode
OX5 1PY
Parliamentary constituency
Bicester and Woodstock
Nearest railway station
Oxford Parkway β€” 2.3 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Group of Three Chest Tombs?
Group of Three Chest Tombs is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX5 1PY), in the parish of Yarnton.
What is Group of Three Chest Tombs?
Group of Three Chest Tombs is a folly in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Group of Three Chest Tombs?
The nearest railway station is Oxford Parkway, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX5 1PY.
Is Group of Three Chest Tombs free to visit?
Yes, Group of Three Chest Tombs is free to enter.
How do I get to Group of Three Chest Tombs?
The nearest railway station is Oxford Parkway, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX5 1PY.