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Follies Β· East Midlands

Tomb of Benjamin Huntsman

In or near Catcliffe.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendlyπŸ‘ͺ Family-friendly

Tomb of Benjamin Huntsman is a folly in the United Kingdom.

Sheffield, NatWest Bank on Attercliffe Road - geograph.org.uk - 2313206

Chris Downer β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Darnall Β· 1.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Tomb of Benjamin Huntsman is a folly in the East Midlands β€” 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 Sheffield South East parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Darnall, about 1.9 km away. Postcode area S9.

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Place summary

The Tomb of Benjamin Huntsman is a folly located in the East Midlands, specifically in the unparished area of Sheffield (postcode S9). This structure commemorates Benjamin Huntsman, known for his contributions to the steel industry.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.3993, -1.4266
District
Sheffield
Parish
Sheffield, unparished area
Postcode
S9 2PR
Parliamentary constituency
Sheffield South East
Nearest railway station
Darnall β€” 1.9 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Tomb of Benjamin Huntsman

Places to stay

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tomb of Benjamin Huntsman?
Tomb of Benjamin Huntsman is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S9 2PR), in the parish of Sheffield, unparished area.
What is Tomb of Benjamin Huntsman?
Tomb of Benjamin Huntsman is a folly in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Tomb of Benjamin Huntsman?
The nearest railway station is Darnall, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode S9 2PR.
Is Tomb of Benjamin Huntsman free to visit?
Yes, Tomb of Benjamin Huntsman is free to enter.
How do I get to Tomb of Benjamin Huntsman?
The nearest railway station is Darnall, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S9 2PR.