Follies · East Midlands
Rothwell Bone Crypt
In or near Harrington.
Rothwell Bone Crypt is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kettering · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Rothwell Bone Crypt is a folly in the West Midlands — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Kettering parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Kettering, about 5.7 km away. Postcode area NN14.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Rothwell Bone Crypt is a folly located in Rothwell, West Midlands (postcode NN14). It is designated as part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI, highlighting its significance in the region's geological landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4222, -0.8012
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Rothwell
- Postcode
- NN14 6BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kettering
- Nearest railway station
- Kettering — 5.7 km
Sources
- osm: n12921280703 (ODbL)
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Rothwell Market House
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Rothwell House Hotel
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Rowell Charter Inn
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rothwell Bone Crypt?
- Rothwell Bone Crypt is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN14 6BL), in the parish of Rothwell.
- What is Rothwell Bone Crypt?
- Rothwell Bone Crypt is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rothwell Bone Crypt?
- The nearest railway station is Kettering, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN14 6BL.
- Is Rothwell Bone Crypt a protected site?
- Yes — Rothwell Bone Crypt is part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Rothwell Bone Crypt free to visit?
- Yes, Rothwell Bone Crypt is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rothwell Bone Crypt?
- The nearest railway station is Kettering, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN14 6BL.