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The Great Britain Guide

Follies · South West England

The Rose Tower

In or near East Coker.

Free admission

The Rose Tower — Folly or eyecatcher.

Yeovil Show Ground - Farm machinery sale - geograph.org.uk - 2880164

Sarah Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Yeovil Junction · 1.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

The Rose Tower is a folly in South-West England — 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 Yeovil parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Yeovil Junction, about 1.4 km away. Postcode area BA22.

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Place summary

The Rose Tower is a folly located in South-West England, within the parish of Barwick and Stoford, postcode BA22. This structure is notable for its unique 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
50.9260, -2.6328
District
Somerset
Parish
Barwick and Stoford
Postcode
BA22 9TR
Parliamentary constituency
Yeovil
Nearest railway station
Yeovil Junction1.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Rose Tower?
The Rose Tower is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA22 9TR), in the parish of Barwick and Stoford.
What is The Rose Tower?
The Rose Tower — Folly or eyecatcher.
How do I get to The Rose Tower?
The nearest railway station is Yeovil Junction, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA22 9TR.
Is The Rose Tower free to visit?
Yes, The Rose Tower is free to enter.
How do I get to The Rose Tower?
The nearest railway station is Yeovil Junction, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA22 9TR.