The Folly, Settle

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The photograph on this page of The Folly, Settle by John S Turner as part of the Geograph project.

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The Folly, Settle

Image: © John S Turner Taken: 15 Nov 2003

This impressive building on Well Hill, close to the centre of Settle, was built in 1679 by Richard Preston, a wealthy merchant. It is now home to the Museum of North Craven Life.

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Image Location

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Latitude
54.06712
Longitude
-2.276529