Follies · North Wales
Tomb of Elihu Yale
Also known as: Beddrod Elihu Yale
In or near Wrexham.
Tomb of Elihu Yale is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wrexham Central · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Tomb of Elihu Yale is a folly in North Wales — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Wrexham parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wrexham Central, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area LL13.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Tomb of Elihu Yale, also known as Beddrod Elihu Yale, is a folly located in Offa, North Wales. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Dee.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0442, -2.9930
- District
- Wrexham
- Parish
- Offa
- Postcode
- LL13 8LS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wrexham
- Nearest railway station
- Wrexham Central — 0.5 km
Sources
- osm: n8000355968 (ODbL)
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No 3 Church Street (E Side)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tomb of Elihu Yale?
- Tomb of Elihu Yale is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL13 8LS), in the parish of Offa.
- What is Tomb of Elihu Yale?
- Tomb of Elihu Yale is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tomb of Elihu Yale?
- The nearest railway station is Wrexham Central, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL13 8LS.
- Is Tomb of Elihu Yale a protected site?
- Yes — Tomb of Elihu Yale is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Tomb of Elihu Yale free to visit?
- Yes, Tomb of Elihu Yale is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tomb of Elihu Yale?
- The nearest railway station is Wrexham Central, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL13 8LS.