Follies · East Midlands
Tomb of Benjamin Huntsman
Tomb of Benjamin Huntsman is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Darnall · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Tomb of Benjamin Huntsman is a folly in the East 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 Sheffield South East parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Darnall, about 1.9 km away. Postcode area S9.
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Place summary
The Tomb of Benjamin Huntsman is a folly located in the East Midlands, specifically in the unparished area of Sheffield (postcode S9). This structure commemorates Benjamin Huntsman, known for his contributions to the steel industry.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3993, -1.4266
- District
- Sheffield
- Parish
- Sheffield, unparished area
- Postcode
- S9 2PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sheffield South East
- Nearest railway station
- Darnall — 1.9 km
Sources
- osm: n3593657568 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tomb of Benjamin Huntsman?
- Tomb of Benjamin Huntsman is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S9 2PR), in the parish of Sheffield, unparished area.
- Is Tomb of Benjamin Huntsman free to visit?
- Yes, Tomb of Benjamin Huntsman is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tomb of Benjamin Huntsman?
- The nearest railway station is Darnall, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S9 2PR.