Public art & sculpture · South West England
Coal Measure Giants
In or near Ruardean Woodside.
Coal Measure Giants — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Jonathan Billinger — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Parkend · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Coal Measure Giants is a public art located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Coal Measure Giants features the sculpture 'Echo' by Annie Cattrell, which reflects the geological history of the forest. The artwork is situated in a small quarry and is designed to mimic the exposed rocks of the quarry wall.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Coal Measure Giants is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. This artwork reflects the region's industrial heritage and geological history, highlighting the significance of coal measures in the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8159, -2.5460
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Cinderford
- Postcode
- GL16 7EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Parkend — 5.4 km
- Official site
- www.forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/5753616941 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coal Measure Giants?
- Coal Measure Giants is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 7EJ), in the parish of Cinderford.
- What is Coal Measure Giants?
- Coal Measure Giants — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Coal Measure Giants?
- The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL16 7EJ.
- Is Coal Measure Giants a protected site?
- Yes — Coal Measure Giants is part of the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Coal Measure Giants free to visit?
- Yes, Coal Measure Giants is free to enter.
- How do I get to Coal Measure Giants?
- The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 7EJ.