Follies · Scottish Lowlands
Roman temple in Matfen
Roman temple in Matfen — a temple folly in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
P Glenwright — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Roman temple in Matfen is a temple folly located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Place summary
The Roman temple in Matfen is a folly located in the Scottish Lowlands. It serves as a noteworthy example of 18th-century architectural whimsy, reflecting the fascination with classical styles during that period.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0113, -1.9494
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Whittington
- Postcode
- NE45 5PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
Sources
- wikidata: Q139593726 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roman temple in Matfen?
- Roman temple in Matfen is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE45 5PX), in the parish of Whittington.
- Is Roman temple in Matfen free to visit?
- Yes, Roman temple in Matfen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Roman temple in Matfen?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE45 5PX. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.