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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · East Midlands

Companion Stone 8

In or near Grindleford.

Free admission

Companion Stone 8 — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Guide stoop, Big Moor, Derbyshire - geograph.org.uk - 2006738

Graham Hogg — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Grindleford · 5.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Companion Stone 8 is a public art located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Companion Stone 8 is a public art installation located in the East Midlands. It is part of a series of sculptures designed to engage with the landscape and the surrounding community. The work reflects contemporary artistic practices in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.2624, -1.5901
County
Derbyshire
Parish
Baslow and Bubnell
Postcode
DE45 1PQ
Parliamentary constituency
Derbyshire Dales
Nearest railway station
Grindleford5.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Companion Stone 8?
Companion Stone 8 is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE45 1PQ), in the parish of Baslow and Bubnell.
What is Companion Stone 8?
Companion Stone 8 — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Companion Stone 8?
The nearest railway station is Grindleford, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE45 1PQ.
Is Companion Stone 8 a protected site?
Yes — Companion Stone 8 is part of the Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Companion Stone 8 free to visit?
Yes, Companion Stone 8 is free to enter.
How do I get to Companion Stone 8?
The nearest railway station is Grindleford, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE45 1PQ.