Public art & sculpture · East of England
Construction in Aluminium
In or near Cambridge.
Construction in Aluminium in England East, United Kingdom.
N Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Construction in Aluminium is a public sculpture in England East, United Kingdom, dating from 1967. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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Place summary
Construction in Aluminium is a public art installation located in the East of England. Established in 1967, it is notable for its use of aluminium as a primary material, reflecting the era's innovative approaches to art and design.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1986, 0.1216
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Cambridge
- Parish
- Cambridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- CB2 1RB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cambridge
- Established
- 1967
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677576 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Construction in Aluminium?
- Construction in Aluminium is in Cambridgeshire, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CB2 1RB), in the parish of Cambridge, unparished area.
- What is Construction in Aluminium?
- Construction in Aluminium in England East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Construction in Aluminium?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB2 1RB.
- When was Construction in Aluminium built?
- Built or established in 1967.
- Is Construction in Aluminium free to visit?
- Yes, Construction in Aluminium is free to enter.
- How do I get to Construction in Aluminium?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB2 1RB.