Follies · Central Scotland
Cyst and Capstone
Cyst and Capstone is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cyst and Capstone is a folly in central Scotland — 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 within the Northumberland Coast National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency. Postcode area NE66.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bewick and Beanley Moors SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cyst and Capstone is a folly located in central Scotland, within the parish of Chillingham (NE66). It is part of several designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), including Bewick and Beanley Moors SSSI, Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI, and Northumberland Shore SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5116, -1.8845
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Chillingham
- Postcode
- NE66 4EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- osm: n5938635115 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cyst and Capstone?
- Cyst and Capstone is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 4EG), in the parish of Chillingham.
- Is Cyst and Capstone a protected site?
- Yes — Cyst and Capstone is part of the Bewick and Beanley Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Cyst and Capstone free to visit?
- Yes, Cyst and Capstone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cyst and Capstone?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 4EG. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.