Follies · West Midlands
Rotunda
Rotunda — Folly or eyecatcher, 1720..1721.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Rotunda 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 1721, it dates from the Georgian period. The original architect was Vanbrough. It sits within the Buckingham and Bletchley parliamentary constituency. Postcode area MK18.
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Place summary
The Rotunda is a folly located in Stowe, West Midlands, postcode MK18. Designed by architect Vanbrough, it was established in 1721 during the Georgian era.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0283, -1.0192
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Stowe
- Postcode
- MK18 5DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Buckingham and Bletchley
- Established
- 1721
Sources
- osm: w137276464 (ODbL)
- commons: The Rotunda, Stowe - geograph.org.uk - 886659.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rotunda?
- Rotunda is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK18 5DF), in the parish of Stowe.
- When was Rotunda built?
- Built or established in 1721. Designed by Vanbrough.
- Is Rotunda free to visit?
- Yes, Rotunda is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rotunda?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode MK18 5DF. It sits within the Buckingham and Bletchley parliamentary constituency.