Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Folly (Doric columns)
In or near Scriven.
The Folly (Doric columns) — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
DS Pugh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Harrogate · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Folly (Doric columns) is a public art located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Folly is a public art installation located in Yorkshire. It features Doric columns, distinguishing it within the landscape. The structure serves as a notable example of classical architectural influence in a contemporary setting.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.9815, -1.5764
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Harrogate
- Postcode
- HG3 1QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harrogate and Knaresborough
- Nearest railway station
- Harrogate — 2.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/8581861308 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Folly (Doric columns)?
- The Folly (Doric columns) is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HG3 1QB), in the parish of Harrogate.
- What is The Folly (Doric columns)?
- The Folly (Doric columns) — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Folly (Doric columns)?
- The nearest railway station is Harrogate, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode HG3 1QB.
- Is The Folly (Doric columns) a protected site?
- Yes — The Folly (Doric columns) is part of the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Folly (Doric columns) free to visit?
- Yes, The Folly (Doric columns) is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Folly (Doric columns)?
- The nearest railway station is Harrogate, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HG3 1QB.