Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
Edward Elgar statue
In or near Hereford.
Edward Elgar statue in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hereford · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Edward Elgar statue is a public sculpture in England West Midlands, United Kingdom, dating from 2005. 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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Official information
The Edward Elgar statue is located in Hereford and commemorates the famous composer. Visitors can appreciate the artistic representation of Elgar, who is known for his contributions to classical music.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Edward Elgar statue is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. Established in 2005, it commemorates the renowned composer Edward Elgar, known for his significant contributions to British music.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0547, -2.7151
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Hereford
- Postcode
- HR1 2NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Established
- 2005
- Nearest railway station
- Hereford — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.themappamundi.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q47472878 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Edward Elgar statue?
- Edward Elgar statue is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HR1 2NA), in the parish of Hereford.
- What is Edward Elgar statue?
- Edward Elgar statue in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Edward Elgar statue?
- The nearest railway station is Hereford, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR1 2NA.
- When was Edward Elgar statue built?
- Built or established in 2005.
- Is Edward Elgar statue a protected site?
- Yes — Edward Elgar statue is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Edward Elgar statue free to visit?
- Yes, Edward Elgar statue is free to enter.
- How do I get to Edward Elgar statue?
- The nearest railway station is Hereford, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR1 2NA.