Public art & sculpture · London
Cabot Square Railings
In or near City of London.
Cabot Square Railings — Public artwork (sculpture) by James Horrobin & SOM.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Canary Wharf · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Cabot Square Railings is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by James Horrobin & SOM.". Coordinates: 51.5055°, -0.0224°.
Photo gallery
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Official information
Cabot Square Railings, designed by James Horrobin in collaboration with SOM, are a set of artistic railings located in Cabot Square, Canary Wharf. The design is inspired by the cogs of a steam engine, adding a unique aesthetic to the square.
Place summary
Cabot Square Railings are located in London, within the Tower Hamlets area. These railings are a notable feature of the square, contributing to the urban landscape of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5055, -0.0224
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E14 4QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poplar and Limehouse
- Nearest railway station
- Canary Wharf — 0.1 km
- Official site
- canarywharf.com
Sources
- osm: n27084532 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cabot Square Railings?
- Cabot Square Railings is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E14 4QQ), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is Cabot Square Railings?
- Cabot Square Railings — Public artwork (sculpture) by James Horrobin & SOM.
- How do I get to Cabot Square Railings?
- The nearest railway station is Canary Wharf, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode E14 4QQ.
- How do I get to Cabot Square Railings?
- The nearest railway station is Canary Wharf, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E14 4QQ.