Follies · London
Tomb of Captain John Hunter
In or near City of London.
Tomb of Captain John Hunter is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Hackney Central · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Tomb of Captain John Hunter is a folly in London — 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 Hackney South and Shoreditch parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Hackney Central, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area E9.
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Place summary
The Tomb of Captain John Hunter is a folly located in Hackney, London, E9. This structure commemorates Captain John Hunter, notable for his role in the early days of Australian colonisation.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5492, -0.0529
- District
- Hackney
- Parish
- Hackney, unparished area
- Postcode
- E9 6EQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hackney South and Shoreditch
- Nearest railway station
- Hackney Central — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.hackneygallery.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n11031984164 (ODbL)
- commons: HunterTomb.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tomb of Captain John Hunter?
- Tomb of Captain John Hunter is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E9 6EQ), in the parish of Hackney, unparished area.
- What is Tomb of Captain John Hunter?
- Tomb of Captain John Hunter is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tomb of Captain John Hunter?
- The nearest railway station is Hackney Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode E9 6EQ.
- Is Tomb of Captain John Hunter free to visit?
- Yes, Tomb of Captain John Hunter is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tomb of Captain John Hunter?
- The nearest railway station is Hackney Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E9 6EQ.