Memorials & monuments · Mid Wales
Anvil Stone
In or near Longtown.
Anvil Stone is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Jeremy Bolwell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Anvil Stone is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.9651°, -3.0931°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Anvil Stone is a documentary that chronicles the journey of the heavy metal band Anvil, which has been influential in the genre since 1978 despite not achieving commercial success. The film follows the band as they embark on a European tour and work on their thirteenth album, showcasing their dedication to music and their dreams.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Black Mountains SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Anvil! The Story of Anvil is a 2008 Canadian rockumentary film about the Canadian heavy metal band Anvil. The film is directed by screenwriter Sacha Gervasi, in his directorial debut, and features interviews with other musicians who have been influenced by the band, including Slash, Tom Araya, Lemmy, Scott Ian, and Lars Ulrich.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.9651, -3.0931
- Official site
- www.boxofficemojo.com
Sources
- osm: n965933533 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Anvil! The Story of Anvil (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Anvil Stone?
- Anvil Stone is in South Wales, United Kingdom.
- What is Anvil Stone?
- Anvil Stone is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Anvil Stone?
- Its coordinates are 51.9651°, -3.0931°.
- Is Anvil Stone a protected site?
- Yes — Anvil Stone is part of the Black Mountains SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Anvil Stone free to visit?
- Yes, Anvil Stone is free to enter.