Follies · South West England
St Peter's Pump
In or near Bourton.
St Peter's Pump — Folly or eyecatcher.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bruton · 7.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
St Peter's Pump is a folly in South-East England — 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 within the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the South West Wiltshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bruton, about 7.3 km away. Postcode area BA12.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Peter's Pump is a folly located in Kilmington, South-East England. It is situated within the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The structure adds a unique character to the landscape, reflecting the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1174, -2.3428
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Kilmington
- Postcode
- BA12 6RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Bruton — 7.3 km
Sources
- osm: n5378045430 (ODbL)
- commons: St Peters Pump (Stourhead).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Peter's Pump?
- St Peter's Pump is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA12 6RJ), in the parish of Kilmington.
- What is St Peter's Pump?
- St Peter's Pump — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to St Peter's Pump?
- The nearest railway station is Bruton, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA12 6RJ.
- Is St Peter's Pump a protected site?
- Yes — St Peter's Pump is part of the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Peter's Pump free to visit?
- Yes, St Peter's Pump is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Peter's Pump?
- The nearest railway station is Bruton, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA12 6RJ.