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Museum of North Craven Life at The Folly, Settle

The Museum is open from 26 March 2013; a newly-published 'Guide to The Folly' leaflet is now available (Leaflet)

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The Folly is a striking and impressive 17th century house close to the centre of Settle in the heart of Yorkshire's Craven Dales

Location map of the Folly; click on the image for an enlarged version (60Kb) in a new browser window

Image of the Folly; click on the image for an enlarged version (174Kb) in a new browser window

The Folly was built in 1679 by Richard Preston, a wealthy lawyer. His new house, standing by the old main road into the town, formed the centrepiece of his estate in Settle and was undoubtedly built to make an impact.

Listed Grade 1 in recognition of its outstanding architectural importance.
Recently restored by North Craven Building Preservation Trust as part of a phased rescue and development project
Home to the Museum of North Craven Life
Exhibitions on local history and a new seasonal exhibition each year: click on Exhibitions to find out more

More information on the Folly can be found on this website by following the links at the side and bottom of each page

Front of the Folly, Settle showing the 17th century facade (JPG, 60Kb); © Veronica Caperon

Front of the Folly, Settle showing the 17th century facade
© Veronica Caperon

If you have arrived at this page hoping to find The Folly Photography Gallery and Media Centre in Lancaster, please click on the link; we apologise for the inconvenience.

The Museum of North Craven Life occupies the South and Central ranges of the Folly. The ground floor of the north range has been painstakingly restored and is available as a luxury holiday apartment: see North Range for more information

Last modified: Wednesday, 27-Mar-2013 17:16:34 GMT

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