Public art & sculpture · North West England
Equestrian statue of Hugh Lupus, 1st Earl of Chester
In or near Aldford.
Equestrian statue of Hugh Lupus, 1st Earl of Chester in Wales North, United Kingdom.
Jeff Buck — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Equestrian statue of Hugh Lupus, 1st Earl of Chester is a public sculpture in Wales North, United Kingdom. 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Equestrian statue of Hugh Lupus, 1st Earl of Chester, is a notable public art piece located in North Wales. This statue commemorates the historical figure, reflecting the significance of the Earl's role in the region's history.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1403, -2.8784
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Eaton and Eccleston
- Postcode
- CH4 9JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway — 5.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17551981 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Eaton Hall
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Eaton Chapel
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Former Postillions House at south-east corner of Stable Yard
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Holy wells · 0.3 km
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Historic bridges · 0.8 km
Stud Lodge, Eaton Hall
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Bridge carrying Buerton Approach over Aldford Brook
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
Bridge carrying Buerton Approach over Chester Road
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Aldford Castle
Castles · 1.2 km
Blobb Hill Castle
Castles · 1.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Equestrian statue of Hugh Lupus, 1st Earl of Chester?
- Equestrian statue of Hugh Lupus, 1st Earl of Chester is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH4 9JD), in the parish of Eaton and Eccleston.
- What is Equestrian statue of Hugh Lupus, 1st Earl of Chester?
- Equestrian statue of Hugh Lupus, 1st Earl of Chester in Wales North, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Equestrian statue of Hugh Lupus, 1st Earl of Chester?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH4 9JD.
- Is Equestrian statue of Hugh Lupus, 1st Earl of Chester a protected site?
- Yes — Equestrian statue of Hugh Lupus, 1st Earl of Chester is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Equestrian statue of Hugh Lupus, 1st Earl of Chester free to visit?
- Yes, Equestrian statue of Hugh Lupus, 1st Earl of Chester is free to enter.
- How do I get to Equestrian statue of Hugh Lupus, 1st Earl of Chester?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH4 9JD.