Mountains & hills · West Midlands
Ben Boucher (1769-1851) Bench
In or near Lower Penn.
Ben Boucher (1769-1851) Bench — Public artwork (installation) by John McKenna;Steve Field.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Tipton · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ben Boucher (1769-1851) Bench is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (installation) by John McKenna;Steve Field.". Coordinates: 52.5102°, -2.0828°.
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Official information
The Market Place Fountain is a decorative water fountain made from Portland stone and granite, featuring intricate designs including busts of horses and dolphins. It was commissioned by William Ward, Earl of Dudley, and unveiled in 1867, now listed as Grade II*.
Place summary
The Ben Boucher Bench is located in the West Midlands, specifically in the unparished area of Dudley (postcode DY1). This bench commemorates Ben Boucher, who lived from 1769 to 1851.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5102, -2.0828
- District
- Dudley
- Parish
- Dudley, unparished area
- Postcode
- DY1 1PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dudley
- Nearest railway station
- Tipton — 2.5 km
- Opening
- Access at all times
- Official site
- artuk.org
Sources
- osm: n11529289491 (ODbL)
- commons: Market Place, Dudley - bench with Ben Boucher statue (35481263294).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ben Boucher (1769-1851) Bench?
- Ben Boucher (1769-1851) Bench is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY1 1PD), in the parish of Dudley, unparished area.
- What is Ben Boucher (1769-1851) Bench?
- Ben Boucher (1769-1851) Bench — Public artwork (installation) by John McKenna;Steve Field.
- How do I get to Ben Boucher (1769-1851) Bench?
- The nearest railway station is Tipton, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DY1 1PD.
- Is Ben Boucher (1769-1851) Bench free to visit?
- Yes, Ben Boucher (1769-1851) Bench is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ben Boucher (1769-1851) Bench?
- The nearest railway station is Tipton, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DY1 1PD.