Heritage railway stations · West Midlands
Brownhills Miner
In or near Walsall Wood.
Brownhills Miner — Public artwork (statue) by John McKenna.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brownhills West · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Brownhills Miner is a place of interest in the West Midlands. Built or established in 2006, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Aldridge-Brownhills parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Brownhills West, about 2.0 km away. Postcode area WS8.
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Place summary
Brownhills Miner is a modern public artwork located in Walsall, an unparished area of the West Midlands. Established in 2006, it serves as a tribute to the region's mining heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6484, -1.9355
- District
- Walsall
- Parish
- Walsall, unparished area
- Postcode
- WS8 6EB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aldridge-Brownhills
- Established
- 2006
- Nearest railway station
- Brownhills West — 2 km
Sources
- osm: n444642797 (ODbL)
- commons: Jigger brownhills miner colossus statue by John McKenna.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Barnetts Lane Cemetery
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Brownhills School
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Chasewater Innovation Centre
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Pit Mound
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The Staffordshire Hoard (Anglo Saxon Treasure)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brownhills Miner?
- Brownhills Miner is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WS8 6EB), in the parish of Walsall, unparished area.
- What is Brownhills Miner?
- Brownhills Miner — Public artwork (statue) by John McKenna.
- How do I get to Brownhills Miner?
- The nearest railway station is Brownhills West, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode WS8 6EB.
- When was Brownhills Miner built?
- Built or established in 2006.
- Is Brownhills Miner free to visit?
- Yes, Brownhills Miner is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brownhills Miner?
- The nearest railway station is Brownhills West, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WS8 6EB.