National landscapes (AONB) · South West England
Cone and Vessel
In or near Ruardean Woodside.
Cone and Vessel — Public artwork (sculpture) by Peter Randall-Page.
Chris Gorringe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Parkend · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cone and Vessel is a place of interest in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands. The site is within the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 5.4 km away. Postcode area GL16.
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Official information
Cone and Vessel is a sculpture installation by Peter Randall-Page, featuring large-scale carvings of a pinecone and an acorn cup. These intricate forms are designed to highlight the beauty of natural elements found in the Forest of Dean, inviting viewers to appreciate the details of these familiar objects.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cone and Vessel is located in Cinderford, Gloucestershire, within the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This distinctive site is notable for its unique architectural form, contributing to the region's cultural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8163, -2.5529
- 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: n702769895 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cone and Vessel?
- Cone and Vessel is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 7EJ), in the parish of Cinderford.
- What is Cone and Vessel?
- Cone and Vessel — Public artwork (sculpture) by Peter Randall-Page.
- How do I get to Cone and Vessel?
- The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL16 7EJ.
- Is Cone and Vessel a protected site?
- Yes — Cone and Vessel is part of the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Cone and Vessel free to visit?
- Yes, Cone and Vessel is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cone and Vessel?
- The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 7EJ.