Follies · South East England
Parley Barrow
Parley Barrow is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bournemouth · 6.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Parley Barrow is a folly in South-East England — 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. It sits within the Christchurch parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 6.9 km away. Postcode area BH22.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moors River System SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Parley Barrow is a folly located in West Parley, South-East England, postcode BH22. It is notably part of the River Avon System SSSI and the Moors River System SSSI, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7876, -1.8894
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- West Parley
- Postcode
- BH22 8RU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Christchurch
- Nearest railway station
- Bournemouth — 6.9 km
Sources
- osm: n9780212807 (ODbL)
- commons: Parley Barrow, Druids Close, West Parley - geograph.org.uk - 1778566.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Parley Barrow?
- Parley Barrow is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH22 8RU), in the parish of West Parley.
- Is Parley Barrow a protected site?
- Yes — Parley Barrow is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Moors River System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Parley Barrow free to visit?
- Yes, Parley Barrow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Parley Barrow?
- The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH22 8RU.