Follies · Yorkshire & the Humber
Worsley Mausoleum
Worsley Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Worsley Mausoleum 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 Howardian Hills National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Thirsk and Malton parliamentary constituency. Postcode area YO62.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Howardian Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Worsley Mausoleum is a folly located in Hovingham, Yorkshire, within the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Its distinctive design contributes to the historical and aesthetic landscape of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1732, -0.9803
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Hovingham
- Postcode
- YO62 4JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Official site
- www.hovingham.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w478644953 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Worsley Mausoleum?
- Worsley Mausoleum is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO62 4JX), in the parish of Hovingham.
- Is Worsley Mausoleum a protected site?
- Yes — Worsley Mausoleum is part of the Howardian Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Worsley Mausoleum free to visit?
- Yes, Worsley Mausoleum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Worsley Mausoleum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO62 4JX. It sits within the Thirsk and Malton parliamentary constituency.