Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
A Fish's Eye View
In or near Hereford.
A Fish's Eye View in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
Rod Grealish — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hereford · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
A Fish's Eye View is a public sculpture in England West Midlands, United Kingdom, dating from 2006. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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Official information
Hereford Cathedral houses the Hereford Mappa Mundi, a significant medieval map created around 1300. The cathedral also features the world's largest surviving chained library, containing around 1,500 historical books and manuscripts.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
A Fish's Eye View is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. Established in 2006, it features a distinctive design that reflects the region's cultural landscape. The installation contributes to the area's artistic identity.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0509, -2.7129
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Hereford
- Postcode
- HR1 2NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Established
- 2006
- Nearest railway station
- Hereford — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.themappamundi.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q47477683 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is A Fish's Eye View?
- A Fish's Eye View is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HR1 2NP), in the parish of Hereford.
- What is A Fish's Eye View?
- A Fish's Eye View in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to A Fish's Eye View?
- The nearest railway station is Hereford, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR1 2NP.
- When was A Fish's Eye View built?
- Built or established in 2006.
- Is A Fish's Eye View a protected site?
- Yes — A Fish's Eye View is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is A Fish's Eye View free to visit?
- Yes, A Fish's Eye View is free to enter.
- How do I get to A Fish's Eye View?
- The nearest railway station is Hereford, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR1 2NP.