Follies · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hermitage
Hermitage — Folly or eyecatcher.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Habrough · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hermitage is a folly in Lincolnshire, 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, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Gainsborough parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Habrough, about 3.1 km away. Postcode area DN41.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hermitage is a folly located in Brocklesby, Lincolnshire, within the Yorkshire region. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the Humber Estuary and is also recognised under the RAMSAR Convention.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5792, -0.2830
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- West Lindsey
- Parish
- Brocklesby
- Postcode
- DN41 8PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gainsborough
- Nearest railway station
- Habrough — 3.1 km
Sources
- osm: w554927262 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hermitage?
- Hermitage is in Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN41 8PN), in the parish of Brocklesby.
- Is Hermitage a protected site?
- Yes — Hermitage is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Hermitage free to visit?
- Yes, Hermitage is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hermitage?
- The nearest railway station is Habrough, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN41 8PN.