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The Great Britain Guide

Follies · South Wales

Lower Lodge

In or near Ynysforgan.

Free admission

Lower Lodge — Folly or eyecatcher.

Cedar Road, Neath - geograph.org.uk - 2281984

Jaggery — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Neath · 0.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Lower Lodge is a folly in South Wales — 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 Neath and Swansea East parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Neath, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area SA11.

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Place summary

Lower Lodge is a folly located in Neath, South Wales. This structure adds a unique architectural element to the landscape, characteristic of the region's historical interest in ornamental buildings.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.6609, -3.7993
Parish
Neath
Postcode
SA11 3AF
Parliamentary constituency
Neath and Swansea East
Nearest railway station
Neath0.6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lower Lodge?
Lower Lodge is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA11 3AF), in the parish of Neath.
What is Lower Lodge?
Lower Lodge — Folly or eyecatcher.
How do I get to Lower Lodge?
The nearest railway station is Neath, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA11 3AF.
Is Lower Lodge free to visit?
Yes, Lower Lodge is free to enter.
How do I get to Lower Lodge?
The nearest railway station is Neath, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA11 3AF.