Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
A Million Years Under the Sea
In or near Wolverhampton.
A Million Years Under the Sea — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Robert Neilson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tipton · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
A Million Years Under the Sea is a public art located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
A Million Years Under the Sea is a cylindrical sculpture located in Dudley, Birmingham, showcasing fossilized imprints of prehistoric sea creatures. The sculpture is designed to illuminate with natural light during the day and is internally lit at night, providing a visual representation of the area's ancient marine history.
Place summary
A Million Years Under the Sea is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. This artwork features a striking design that reflects themes of marine life and geological time. It serves as a notable example of contemporary public art in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.5190, -2.0730
- District
- Dudley
- Parish
- Dudley, unparished area
- Postcode
- DY1 4SE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dudley
- Nearest railway station
- Tipton — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.raphaeldaden.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/11529345843 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is A Million Years Under the Sea?
- A Million Years Under the Sea is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY1 4SE), in the parish of Dudley, unparished area.
- What is A Million Years Under the Sea?
- A Million Years Under the Sea — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to A Million Years Under the Sea?
- The nearest railway station is Tipton, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DY1 4SE.
- Is A Million Years Under the Sea free to visit?
- Yes, A Million Years Under the Sea is free to enter.
- How do I get to A Million Years Under the Sea?
- The nearest railway station is Tipton, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DY1 4SE.