Public art & sculpture · East of England
Half Fathom Column
In or near Tilney All Saints.
Half Fathom Column — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Michael Dibb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- King's Lynn · 0.8 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Half Fathom Column is a public art located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Stories of Lynn is a historical attraction located in King's Lynn, showcasing the town's rich heritage. Visitors can explore exhibitions, including the King John Cup, and enjoy guided tours of the nearby King's Lynn Town Hall.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Half Fathom Column is a public art installation located in the East Midlands. This distinctive piece adds to the region's cultural landscape, though specific details about its design or artist are not provided.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.7514, 0.3934
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk, unparished area
- Postcode
- PE30 5DQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
- Phone
- 01553 774 297
- Nearest railway station
- King's Lynn — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4:30pm; closed 24–28 Dec 2026 and 1 Jan 2027
- Official site
- www.storiesoflynn.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/5171487752 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Half Fathom Column?
- Half Fathom Column is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE30 5DQ), in the parish of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, unparished area.
- What is Half Fathom Column?
- Half Fathom Column — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Half Fathom Column?
- The nearest railway station is King's Lynn, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE30 5DQ.
- Is Half Fathom Column a protected site?
- Yes — Half Fathom Column is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Half Fathom Column free to visit?
- Yes, Half Fathom Column is free to enter.
- How do I get to Half Fathom Column?
- The nearest railway station is King's Lynn, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE30 5DQ.