Follies · Yorkshire & the Humber
Doric Temple
Also known as: Tuscan Temple
Doric Temple — Folly or eyecatcher.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Doric Temple 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. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Thirsk and Malton parliamentary constituency. Postcode area YO62.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rievaulx Woods SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Doric Temple, also known as the Tuscan Temple, is a folly located in Rievaulx, Yorkshire. It is situated within the Rievaulx Woods SSSI, which highlights its ecological significance. The structure exemplifies classical architectural design, contributing to the area's cultural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2521, -1.1155
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Rievaulx
- Postcode
- YO62 5EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
Sources
- osm: n3129479545 (ODbL)
- commons: Tuscan Temple, Rievaulx.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Doric Temple?
- Doric Temple is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO62 5EW), in the parish of Rievaulx.
- Is Doric Temple a protected site?
- Yes — Doric Temple is part of the Rievaulx Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Doric Temple free to visit?
- Yes, Doric Temple is free to enter.
- How do I get to Doric Temple?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO62 5EW. It sits within the Thirsk and Malton parliamentary constituency.