Follies · London
Old Market Cross
Old Market Cross — Folly or eyecatcher.
Christine Matthews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Turkey Street · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Old Market Cross is a folly in London — 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 Enfield North parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Turkey Street, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area EN2.
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Place summary
Old Market Cross is a folly located in the unparished area of Enfield, London, postcode EN2. It is notable for its historical significance and contribution to the local heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6742, -0.0609
- District
- Enfield
- Parish
- Enfield, unparished area
- Postcode
- EN2 9HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Enfield North
- Nearest railway station
- Turkey Street — 1 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 10:00-16:00
- Official site
- www.visitleevalley.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w556704881 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Market Cross?
- Old Market Cross is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EN2 9HG), in the parish of Enfield, unparished area.
- Is Old Market Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Old Market Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Market Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Turkey Street, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EN2 9HG.