Battlefields & battle sites · West Midlands
Astle Gates
In or near Birmingham.
Astle Gates in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- The Hawthorns · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Astle Gates is a registered historic battlefield in England West Midlands, United Kingdom, where a battle was fought in 2003. Britain's battlefields range from the medieval clashes of the Wars of the Roses to the Civil War sieges and the 1745 Jacobite Rising at Culloden — most are open landscapes with interpretive trails and battle-monument markers.
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Official information
Astle Gates is a public sculpture located outside Hawthorns railway station in West Bromwich. Created by Anuradha Patel in 2006, it features a design with human-like figures and abstract elements, making it a notable piece of public art.
Place summary
Astle Gates is a battlefield located in the West Midlands, within the unparished area of Sandwell. Established in 2003, it serves as a site of historical significance, although specific details on the events that took place are not provided.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5098, -1.9624
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- B71 4LF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Smethwick
- Established
- 2003
- Nearest railway station
- The Hawthorns — 0.5 km
- Official site
- artuk.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q112147449 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Astle Gates?
- Astle Gates is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B71 4LF), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is Astle Gates?
- Astle Gates in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Astle Gates?
- The nearest railway station is The Hawthorns, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode B71 4LF.
- When was Astle Gates built?
- Built or established in 2003.
- Is Astle Gates free to visit?
- Yes, Astle Gates is free to enter.
- How do I get to Astle Gates?
- The nearest railway station is The Hawthorns, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B71 4LF.