The Folly
The Folly is a building in Elsdon, Northumberland, England. The Folly is situated nearby to the ruins Lime Kiln, as well as near the forest Castle Wood.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include St Cuthbert’s Church and Elsdon Tower.
St Cuthbert’s Church
Church
Photo: Peter McDermott, CC BY-SA 2.0.
St Cuthbert's Church is located in Elsdon, Alnwick, northeast England. The church was one of the resting places of St. Cuthbert's body during the wanderings of the monks. St Cuthbert’s Church is situated 1 mile southeast of The Folly.
Elsdon Tower
Building
Photo: Phil Thirkell, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Elsdon Tower is a Grade I listed medieval tower house converted for use as a Rectory situated at Elsdon, Northumberland. Originally part of the estate of Elsdon Castle, it later become a rectory and is now a private residence. Elsdon Tower is situated 1 mile southeast of The Folly.
St John the Evangelist’s Church, Otterburn
Church
Photo: james denham, CC BY-SA 2.0.
St John the Evangelist's Church is a church in Otterburn, Northumberland, northeast England, located off the A696 road. St John the Evangelist’s Church, Otterburn is situated 2½ miles west of The Folly.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Elsdon and Otterburn.
Elsdon
Village
Photo: Peter McDermott, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Elsdon is a village and civil parish in the English county of Northumberland about 10 miles to the southwest of Rothbury. The name is derived from the Old English meaning Elli's valley.
Otterburn
Village
Photo: G Laird, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Otterburn is a small village in Northumberland, England, 31 miles northwest of Newcastle upon Tyne on the banks of the River Rede, near its confluence with the Otter Burn, from which the village derives its name. Otterburn is situated 2½ miles west of The Folly.
East Woodburn
Hamlet
Photo: Victuallers, CC BY-SA 4.0.
East Woodburn is a village located in Corsenside civil parish, Northumberland, England. Located off the A68 road just south of Darney Crag, it was created in conjunction with the Darney quarry, which provided its distinct fine to medium grained pale gold through, light buff to almost blond in colour sandstone. East Woodburn is situated 4½ miles south of The Folly.
The Folly
- Type: Building
- Location: Elsdon, Northumberland, North East England, England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
55.24055° or 55° 14′ 26″ northLongitude
-2.12177° or 2° 7′ 18″ westOpen location code
9C7V6VRH+67OpenStreetMap ID
way 136340385OpenStreetMap feature
building=yes
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