Follies · West Midlands
Rotunda
Rotunda — Folly or eyecatcher.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cosford · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- 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. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Cosford, about 6.5 km away. Postcode area WV6.
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Place summary
The Rotunda is a folly located in Badger, within the West Midlands. This circular structure is noted for its distinct architectural form, contributing to the area's historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5916, -2.3389
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Badger
- Postcode
- WV6 7JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Cosford — 6.5 km
Sources
- osm: w560971876 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rotunda?
- Rotunda is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WV6 7JP), in the parish of Badger.
- Is Rotunda free to visit?
- Yes, Rotunda is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rotunda?
- The nearest railway station is Cosford, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WV6 7JP.