Follies · Yorkshire & the Humber
Temple of Fame
Temple of Fame — Folly or eyecatcher.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Temple of Fame is a folly in Yorkshire — 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 within the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency. Postcode area HG4.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Temple of Fame is a folly located in Markington with Wallerthwaite, Yorkshire. It is situated within the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This structure serves as a notable example of the region's architectural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1130, -1.5712
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Markington with Wallerthwaite
- Postcode
- HG4 3AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
Sources
- osm: w1148674836 (ODbL)
- commons: Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden (33) (geograph 7029264).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Temple of Fame?
- Temple of Fame is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HG4 3AP), in the parish of Markington with Wallerthwaite.
- Is Temple of Fame a protected site?
- Yes — Temple of Fame is part of the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Temple of Fame free to visit?
- Yes, Temple of Fame is free to enter.
- How do I get to Temple of Fame?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HG4 3AP. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.