Follies · Scottish Lowlands
Sprot Mausoleum
In or near Denholm.
Sprot Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
Walter Baxter — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sprot Mausoleum is a folly in central Scotland — 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 Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency. Postcode area TD6.
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Place summary
Sprot Mausoleum is a folly located in central Scotland, postcode TD6. This structure is notable for its unique architectural design and serves as a distinctive landmark in the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.5147, -2.7615
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD6 9JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Sources
- osm: w361274729 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sprot Mausoleum?
- Sprot Mausoleum is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD6 9JP).
- What is Sprot Mausoleum?
- Sprot Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sprot Mausoleum?
- Drivers can use postcode TD6 9JP.
- Is Sprot Mausoleum free to visit?
- Yes, Sprot Mausoleum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sprot Mausoleum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD6 9JP. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.