Follies · North West England
Gillow Mausoleum
Gillow Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Lancaster · 7.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gillow Mausoleum is a folly in Lancashire, North-West England — 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 Lancaster and Wyre parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 7.4 km away. Postcode area LA2.
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Place summary
The Gillow Mausoleum is a folly located in Thurnham, Lancashire, North-West England. This structure serves as a notable example of 19th-century architectural whimsy, reflecting the era's fascination with memorials.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9822, -2.8165
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Thurnham
- Postcode
- LA2 0DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lancaster and Wyre
- Nearest railway station
- Lancaster — 7.4 km
Sources
- osm: w677319484 (ODbL)
- commons: Gillow Mausoleum - geograph.org.uk - 485453.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gillow Mausoleum?
- Gillow Mausoleum is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA2 0DT), in the parish of Thurnham.
- Is Gillow Mausoleum free to visit?
- Yes, Gillow Mausoleum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gillow Mausoleum?
- The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA2 0DT.