Flounders' Folly

#2248 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Flounders' Folly is a tower, built in 1838, on Callow Hill, near Craven Arms at the western end of Wenlock Edge in Shropshire, England. The tower is approximately 80 feet tall and 16 feet square and is clearly visible from the Cardiff–Crewe railway line, just north of Craven Arms and also from the busy A49 Shrewsbury to Hereford road. ()

Coordinates: 52°27'38"N, 2°47'43"W

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Flounders' Folly – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stokesay Castle, Corvedale Three Castles Walk, St Mary the Virgin's Church, St Laurence's Church.

2.6 miSW
Historical place, Forts and castles, Museum
Stokesay Castle, Ludlow
66 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque countryside of Shropshire, Stokesay Castle stands as a quintessential example of a fortified medieval manor house in England. Located near the charming market town of Ludlow, this beautifully preserved structure invites visitors to step back...
5.3 miE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Corvedale Three Castles Walk
135 min walk • The Corvedale Three Castles Walk is a waymarked recreational circular walk of about 11.5 miles located in the Corvedale, Shropshire, England. The walk is classed as Easy and Heritage by the Long Distance Walkers Association.
5.3 miS
Church
St Mary the Virgin's Church
135 min walk • St Mary the Virgin's Church is a former priory church located in the village of Bromfield, Shropshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Ludlow, the archdeaconry of Ludlow, and the diocese of Hereford. Its benefice is united with those of 5 other parishes to form the Bromfield Benefice.
5.4 miN
Church, Gothic architecture
St Laurence's Church, Church Stretton
138 min walk • St Laurence's Church is in Church Street, Church Stretton, Shropshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Condover, the archdeaconry of Ludlow, and the diocese of Hereford.
5.5 miN
Park
Rectory Wood, Church Stretton
141 min walk • Rectory Wood is a wooded area near Church Stretton in Shropshire.
4.5 miNE
Park
Millichope Park, Church Stretton
114 min walk • Millichope Park is a 19th-century country house in Munslow, Shropshire, England, some 5 miles south-east of Church Stretton. The house was built in the Greek Revival style between 1835 and 1840 by architect Edward Haycock of Shrewsbury for Revd.
6.2 miSW
Church
St Swithun's Church
158 min walk • St Swithun's Church is in the village of Clunbury, Shropshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Clun Forest, the archdeaconry of Ludlow, and the diocese of Hereford. Its benefice is united with those of St Mary, Bedstone, St Cuthbert, Clungunford, St Mary, Clunton, and St Edward, Hopton Castle.
7.2 miNE
Museum, History museum
Wilderhope Manor
183 min walk • Wilderhope Manor is a 16th-century manor house in the care of the National Trust. It is located on Wenlock Edge 7 miles south west of Much Wenlock in Shropshire, England. The manor is a Grade I listed building and since 1937 has been used as a youth hostel.
3.9 miNE
Church
St Edith
101 min walk • St Edith's Church is in the village of Eaton-under-Heywood, Shropshire, England. It stands on the lower slopes of Wenlock Edge. The church, dedicated to Saint Edith of Wilton, is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Condover, the archdeaconry of Ludlow, and the diocese of Hereford.
4.5 miW
Church
St Mary
116 min walk • St Mary's Church is in the village of Hopesay, Shropshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Clun Forest, the archdeaconry of Ludlow, and the diocese of Hereford. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
2.3 miSW
Event space, Library, Museum
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms
58 min walk • Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre is a museum in southern Shropshire, just south of Craven Arms.