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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · East of England

CROUCHED FRIARS mosaic

In or near Colchester.

Free admission

CROUCHED FRIARS mosaic — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.

Maldon Road Chapel, Colchester, Essex - geograph.org.uk - 2040239

Peter Stack — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Colchester Town · 0.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

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

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2026

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Place summary

CROUCHED FRIARS mosaic is a public art installation located in the East of England. It features intricate tile work that contributes to the area's cultural landscape. The mosaic serves as a notable example of contemporary public art.

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

Coordinates
51.8871, 0.8924
County
Essex
District
Colchester
Parish
Colchester, unparished area
Postcode
CO3 3GE
Parliamentary constituency
Colchester
Nearest railway station
Colchester Town0.9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is CROUCHED FRIARS mosaic?
CROUCHED FRIARS mosaic is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO3 3GE), in the parish of Colchester, unparished area.
What is CROUCHED FRIARS mosaic?
CROUCHED FRIARS mosaic — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to CROUCHED FRIARS mosaic?
The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO3 3GE.
Is CROUCHED FRIARS mosaic free to visit?
Yes, CROUCHED FRIARS mosaic is free to enter.
How do I get to CROUCHED FRIARS mosaic?
The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO3 3GE.