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The Great Britain Guide

Follies · London

John Maple

In or near Tyburn.

Free admission

John Maple is a folly in the United Kingdom.

John Maple, follies in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Highgate · 1.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

John Maple is a folly — a piece of decorative architecture built more for the view than any practical purpose — in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.5683°, -0.1498°.

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Official information

The monument 'Daughter of Grace — Religion' is a funerary sculpture by Joseph Edwards, located in Highgate Western Cemetery. It depicts Eliza Vaughan, the wife of Rev. R. C. Vaughan, and is notable for its graceful design and intricate details, symbolizing hope and consolation in the context of religion.

From the Wikipedia article

Sir John Blundell Maple, 1st Baronet (1 March 1845 – 24 November 1903) was an English business magnate who owned the furniture maker Maple & Co.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
51.5683, -0.1498
District
Camden
Parish
Camden, unparished area
Postcode
N6 6LP
Parliamentary constituency
Hampstead and Highgate
Nearest railway station
Highgate1.1 km
Official site
victorianweb.org

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is John Maple?
John Maple is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N6 6LP), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
What is John Maple?
John Maple is a folly in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to John Maple?
The nearest railway station is Highgate, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode N6 6LP.
Is John Maple free to visit?
Yes, John Maple is free to enter.
How do I get to John Maple?
The nearest railway station is Highgate, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N6 6LP.