Follies · North West England
Joseph Nelson’s Grave
Joseph Nelson’s Grave is a folly in the United Kingdom.
Andrew Curtis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Joseph Nelson’s Grave is a folly in the Scottish Lowlands — 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 Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency. Postcode area DG5.
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Place summary
Joseph Nelson’s Grave is a folly located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DG5. It is notable for its unique design and serves as a memorial to Joseph Nelson, reflecting the region's historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8553, -3.7889
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG5 4QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: n9676999112 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Joseph Nelson’s Grave?
- Joseph Nelson’s Grave is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG5 4QL).
- What is Joseph Nelson’s Grave?
- Joseph Nelson’s Grave is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Joseph Nelson’s Grave?
- Drivers can use postcode DG5 4QL.
- Is Joseph Nelson’s Grave free to visit?
- Yes, Joseph Nelson’s Grave is free to enter.
- How do I get to Joseph Nelson’s Grave?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG5 4QL. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.