Follies · North West England
Hodgson Tomb
In or near Wennington.
Hodgson Tomb is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wennington · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hodgson Tomb 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 Morecambe and Lunesdale parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wennington, about 2.2 km away. Postcode area LA6.
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Place summary
The Hodgson Tomb is a folly located in Melling-with-Wrayton, Lancashire, North-West England. This structure serves as a notable landmark within the parish, contributing to the area's historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1348, -2.6162
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Melling-with-Wrayton
- Postcode
- LA6 2RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Nearest railway station
- Wennington — 2.2 km
Sources
- osm: n12639835314 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hodgson Tomb?
- Hodgson Tomb is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 2RA), in the parish of Melling-with-Wrayton.
- What is Hodgson Tomb?
- Hodgson Tomb is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hodgson Tomb?
- The nearest railway station is Wennington, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA6 2RA.
- Is Hodgson Tomb free to visit?
- Yes, Hodgson Tomb is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hodgson Tomb?
- The nearest railway station is Wennington, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 2RA.