Public art & sculpture · South Wales
Globe Sundial sculpture
In or near Swansea.
Globe Sundial sculpture — Public artwork (installation) by Wendy Taylor.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea · 1.3 km
- Free entry
About
Globe Sundial sculpture is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (installation) by Wendy Taylor.". Coordinates: 51.6140°, -3.9404°.
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Official information
The Globe Sundial is a bronze sculpture located in a pedestrian area overlooking the beach and sea in Swansea. It serves as an astronomical instrument, illustrating how the Earth's axis and sunlight interact to indicate time, although it may show variations from mean time.
Place summary
The Globe Sundial sculpture is located in Waterfront, South Wales, postcode SA1. This distinctive piece serves both as a functional sundial and an artistic landmark in the area. Its design reflects a blend of art and science, contributing to the cultural landscape of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6140, -3.9404
- District
- Swansea
- Parish
- Waterfront
- Postcode
- SA1 1YW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swansea West
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea — 1.3 km
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
- osm: n6993172490 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: List of public art in Swansea (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Globe Sundial sculpture?
- Globe Sundial sculpture is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA1 1YW), in the parish of Waterfront.
- What is Globe Sundial sculpture?
- Globe Sundial sculpture — Public artwork (installation) by Wendy Taylor.
- How do I get to Globe Sundial sculpture?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA1 1YW.
- How do I get to Globe Sundial sculpture?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA1 1YW.