Follies · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thompson Mausoleum
In or near Beningbrough.
Thompson Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cattal · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Thompson 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. It sits within the Wetherby and Easingwold parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Cattal, about 5.2 km away. Postcode area YO26.
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Place summary
The Thompson Mausoleum is a folly located in Little Ouseburn, Yorkshire, postcode YO26. It is notable for its architectural design, serving as a memorial rather than a traditional burial site.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0441, -1.3112
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Little Ouseburn
- Postcode
- YO26 9SH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wetherby and Easingwold
- Nearest railway station
- Cattal — 5.2 km
Sources
- osm: w1364051448 (ODbL)
- commons: The Mausoleum at Holy Trinity Church, Little Ouseburn - geograph.org.uk - 4187392.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thompson Mausoleum?
- Thompson Mausoleum is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO26 9SH), in the parish of Little Ouseburn.
- What is Thompson Mausoleum?
- Thompson Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thompson Mausoleum?
- The nearest railway station is Cattal, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO26 9SH.
- Is Thompson Mausoleum free to visit?
- Yes, Thompson Mausoleum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thompson Mausoleum?
- The nearest railway station is Cattal, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO26 9SH.