Follies · West Midlands
Muse of Pastoral Poetry
Muse of Pastoral Poetry — Folly or eyecatcher, 1760s.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Muse of Pastoral Poetry is a folly in the West Midlands — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. Built or established in 1723, it dates from the Georgian period. It sits within the Buckingham and Bletchley parliamentary constituency. Postcode area MK18.
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Place summary
The Muse of Pastoral Poetry is a folly located in Stowe, within the West Midlands. Established in 1723, it exemplifies Georgian architectural style.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0374, -1.0138
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Stowe
- Postcode
- MK18 5ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- Buckingham and Bletchley
- Established
- 1723
Sources
- osm: w137463338 (ODbL)
- commons: The Fane of Pastorial Poetry, Stowe - geograph.org.uk - 836595.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Muse of Pastoral Poetry?
- Muse of Pastoral Poetry is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK18 5ED), in the parish of Stowe.
- When was Muse of Pastoral Poetry built?
- Built or established in 1723.
- Is Muse of Pastoral Poetry free to visit?
- Yes, Muse of Pastoral Poetry is free to enter.
- How do I get to Muse of Pastoral Poetry?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode MK18 5ED. It sits within the Buckingham and Bletchley parliamentary constituency.