Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
Dog and Boy
In or near Dodworth.
Dog and Boy — Public artwork (sculpture) by Tony Slater.
John Fielding — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Silkstone Common · 0.2 km
- Free entry
About
Dog and Boy is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Tony Slater.". Coordinates: 53.5339°, -1.5622°.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Dog and Boy is a sculpture located in Orchard Wood, Silkstone Common, depicting a seated boy with a dog in his lap. It was commissioned to commemorate Don Lunn, a beloved local figure, and features a hexagonal plinth that also serves as a seat.
Place summary
Dog and Boy is located in Silkstone, Yorkshire. This establishment serves as a public house and is part of the local community offering a range of amenities. It contributes to the region's social fabric and heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5339, -1.5622
- District
- Barnsley
- Parish
- Silkstone
- Postcode
- S75 4RR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penistone and Stocksbridge
- Phone
- 0114 225 6213
- Nearest railway station
- Silkstone Common — 0.2 km
- Official site
- public-art.shu.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: n6637054781 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dog and Boy?
- Dog and Boy is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode S75 4RR), in the parish of Silkstone.
- What is Dog and Boy?
- Dog and Boy — Public artwork (sculpture) by Tony Slater.
- How do I get to Dog and Boy?
- The nearest railway station is Silkstone Common, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode S75 4RR.
- How do I get to Dog and Boy?
- The nearest railway station is Silkstone Common, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S75 4RR.