Follies · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Raikes Mausoleum
In or near Swanland.
The Raikes Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Brough · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Raikes Mausoleum is a folly in Yorkshire — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. Built or established in 1818, it dates from the Georgian period. It sits within the Goole and Pocklington parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Brough, about 3.6 km away. Postcode area HU15.
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Place summary
The Raikes Mausoleum is a Georgian folly located in Welton, Yorkshire, established in 1818. This structure serves as a distinctive example of the architectural style of its era.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7499, -0.5385
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- Welton
- Postcode
- HU15 1PY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Goole and Pocklington
- Established
- 1818
- Nearest railway station
- Brough — 3.6 km
Sources
- osm: n3245902961 (ODbL)
- commons: Raikes family Mausoleum at the top of Welton Dale (geograph 4786331).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Raikes Mausoleum?
- The Raikes Mausoleum is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HU15 1PY), in the parish of Welton.
- What is The Raikes Mausoleum?
- The Raikes Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Raikes Mausoleum?
- The nearest railway station is Brough, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode HU15 1PY.
- When was The Raikes Mausoleum built?
- Built or established in 1818.
- Is The Raikes Mausoleum free to visit?
- Yes, The Raikes Mausoleum is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Raikes Mausoleum?
- The nearest railway station is Brough, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HU15 1PY.