Public art & sculpture · South Wales
Arthur’s Sword
In or near Caerleon.
Arthur’s Sword — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.
John Winder — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newport · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Arthur’s Sword is a public art located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2018
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Official information
Arthur’s Sword is part of the Caerleon Arts Festival, which features various events throughout the year. Visitors can enjoy a range of artistic performances and activities during the festival, which takes place every summer.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Arthur’s Sword is a public art installation located in South Wales. This piece is notable for its representation of the legendary King Arthur, reflecting the region's rich mythological heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6056, -2.9468
- District
- Newport
- Parish
- Caerleon
- Postcode
- NP18 1QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport East
- Nearest railway station
- Newport — 4.1 km
- Official site
- www.caerleon-arts.org
Sources
- osm: node/9537397194 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Arthur’s Sword?
- Arthur’s Sword is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP18 1QP), in the parish of Caerleon.
- What is Arthur’s Sword?
- Arthur’s Sword — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Arthur’s Sword?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP18 1QP.
- Is Arthur’s Sword a protected site?
- Yes — Arthur’s Sword is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Arthur’s Sword free to visit?
- Yes, Arthur’s Sword is free to enter.
- How do I get to Arthur’s Sword?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP18 1QP.