Follies · West Midlands
Headstones c1700
In or near Broadway.
Headstones c1700 is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Broadway · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Headstones c1700 is a folly in Worcestershire, the West Midlands — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Droitwich and Evesham parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Broadway, about 2.2 km away. Postcode area WR12.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Headstones c1700 is a folly located in Broadway, Worcestershire, within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This structure dates back to the early 18th century and reflects the architectural styles of its time.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0246, -1.8598
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Wychavon
- Parish
- Broadway
- Postcode
- WR12 7JS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Droitwich and Evesham
- Nearest railway station
- Broadway — 2.2 km
Sources
- osm: n3579034963 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Headstones c1700?
- Headstones c1700 is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR12 7JS), in the parish of Broadway.
- What is Headstones c1700?
- Headstones c1700 is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Headstones c1700?
- The nearest railway station is Broadway, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR12 7JS.
- Is Headstones c1700 a protected site?
- Yes — Headstones c1700 is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Headstones c1700 free to visit?
- Yes, Headstones c1700 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Headstones c1700?
- The nearest railway station is Broadway, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WR12 7JS.