Follies · East Midlands
Payne Mausoleum
In or near Adwick upon Dearne.
Payne Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Swinton (South Yorkshire) · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Payne Mausoleum is a folly in the East Midlands — 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 Rawmarsh and Conisbrough parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Swinton (South Yorkshire), about 3.3 km away. Postcode area S63.
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Place summary
The Payne Mausoleum is a folly located in the East Midlands, within the unparished area of Rotherham. This structure serves as a notable example of 19th-century architectural whimsy.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4970, -1.3515
- District
- Rotherham
- Parish
- Rotherham, unparished area
- Postcode
- S63 6HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
- Nearest railway station
- Swinton (South Yorkshire) — 3.3 km
Sources
- osm: w815870967 (ODbL)
- commons: Mausoleum, Newhill Park, Wath upon Dearne.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Payne Mausoleum?
- Payne Mausoleum is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S63 6HZ), in the parish of Rotherham, unparished area.
- What is Payne Mausoleum?
- Payne Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Payne Mausoleum?
- The nearest railway station is Swinton (South Yorkshire), about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode S63 6HZ.
- Is Payne Mausoleum free to visit?
- Yes, Payne Mausoleum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Payne Mausoleum?
- The nearest railway station is Swinton (South Yorkshire), about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S63 6HZ.