Public art & sculpture · East of England
Chiron Teaching the Young Hero
In or near Gilston.
Chiron Teaching the Young Hero — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
David Howard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Harlow Town · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Chiron Teaching the Young Hero is a public art located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Contrapuntal Forms is a stone sculpture by Barbara Hepworth, created in 1950-51 for the Festival of Britain. It features two semi-abstract figures and is located in Harlow, Essex, where it was first presented in 1953. The sculpture is listed as Grade II on the National Heritage List for England.
Place summary
Chiron Teaching the Young Hero is a public artwork located in London. This piece depicts the centaur Chiron imparting wisdom to a young hero, reflecting themes of education and mentorship.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7750, 0.1142
- County
- Essex
- District
- Harlow
- Parish
- Harlow, unparished area
- Postcode
- CM20 3AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harlow
- Nearest railway station
- Harlow Town — 1.5 km
- Official site
- en.wikipedia.org
Sources
- osm: node/9078081139 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chiron Teaching the Young Hero?
- Chiron Teaching the Young Hero is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM20 3AG), in the parish of Harlow, unparished area.
- What is Chiron Teaching the Young Hero?
- Chiron Teaching the Young Hero — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chiron Teaching the Young Hero?
- The nearest railway station is Harlow Town, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM20 3AG.
- Is Chiron Teaching the Young Hero free to visit?
- Yes, Chiron Teaching the Young Hero is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chiron Teaching the Young Hero?
- The nearest railway station is Harlow Town, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM20 3AG.