Public art & sculpture · South West England
Armada Way Sundial
In or near Tamerton Foliot.
Armada Way Sundial in England South West, United Kingdom.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Armada Way Sundial is a public sculpture in England South West, United Kingdom. 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
The Armada Way Sundial is a public art installation located in Plymouth, UK. It serves as a functional sundial and a decorative feature, providing visitors with a unique way to tell time while enjoying the surrounding area.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Armada Way Sundial is a public art installation located in South-West England. It serves as a functional sundial and is notable for its contemporary design. The installation contributes to the urban landscape and public realm in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3715, -4.1422
- District
- Plymouth
- Parish
- Plymouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PL1 1LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.theatreroyal.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q131752581 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Armada Way Sundial?
- Armada Way Sundial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL1 1LA), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
- What is Armada Way Sundial?
- Armada Way Sundial in England South West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Armada Way Sundial?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL1 1LA.
- Is Armada Way Sundial a protected site?
- Yes — Armada Way Sundial is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Armada Way Sundial free to visit?
- Yes, Armada Way Sundial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Armada Way Sundial?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL1 1LA.