Follies · Yorkshire & the Humber
Nostell Priory Obelisk Lodge
Nostell Priory Obelisk Lodge — Folly or eyecatcher.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Streethouse · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Nostell Priory Obelisk Lodge 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. Built or established in 1776, it dates from the Georgian period. It sits within the Normanton and Hemsworth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Streethouse, about 1.8 km away. Postcode area WF7.
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Place summary
Nostell Priory Obelisk Lodge is a Georgian folly located in Yorkshire, within the parish of Huntwick with Foulby and Nostell. Established in 1776, it features a distinctive obelisk design that reflects the architectural trends of its era.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6621, -1.3860
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Huntwick with Foulby and Nostell
- Postcode
- WF7 6ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Normanton and Hemsworth
- Established
- 1776
- Nearest railway station
- Streethouse — 1.8 km
Sources
- osm: w111828683 (ODbL)
- commons: Nostell Priory Obelisk.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nostell Priory Obelisk Lodge?
- Nostell Priory Obelisk Lodge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF7 6ES), in the parish of Huntwick with Foulby and Nostell.
- When was Nostell Priory Obelisk Lodge built?
- Built or established in 1776.
- Is Nostell Priory Obelisk Lodge free to visit?
- Yes, Nostell Priory Obelisk Lodge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Nostell Priory Obelisk Lodge?
- The nearest railway station is Streethouse, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF7 6ES.