Follies · North Wales
Frenchman's Grave
Frenchman's Grave is a folly in the United Kingdom.
David Bowen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Barmouth · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Frenchman's Grave 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. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Barmouth, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area LL42.
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Place summary
Frenchman's Grave is a folly located in Barmouth, North Wales, designated for its unique historical significance. The grave is notable for its unusual design within the picturesque landscape of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7215, -4.0501
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Barmouth
- Postcode
- LL42 1BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Barmouth — 0.5 km
- Official site
- barsailinst.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n4479935131 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Frenchman's Grave?
- Frenchman's Grave is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL42 1BL), in the parish of Barmouth.
- Is Frenchman's Grave free to visit?
- Yes, Frenchman's Grave is free to enter.
- How do I get to Frenchman's Grave?
- The nearest railway station is Barmouth, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL42 1BL.