Follies · South West England
The Hexagon
In or near Kemble.
The Hexagon — Folly or eyecatcher.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kemble · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Hexagon is a folly in Gloucestershire, 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 within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 5.4 km away. Postcode area GL7.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Hexagon is a folly located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This structure is noted for its unique hexagonal shape, characteristic of the decorative architectural styles found in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7189, -1.9825
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Cirencester
- Postcode
- GL7 1QT
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Kemble — 5.4 km
- Official site
- www.bathurstestate.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w557054429 (ODbL)
- commons: The Hexagon - geograph.org.uk - 1773985.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Hexagon?
- The Hexagon is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL7 1QT), in the parish of Cirencester.
- What is The Hexagon?
- The Hexagon — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to The Hexagon?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL7 1QT.
- Is The Hexagon a protected site?
- Yes — The Hexagon is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Hexagon free to visit?
- Yes, The Hexagon is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Hexagon?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL7 1QT.