Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Handley Memorial
In or near Ruskington.
Handley Memorial in England East, United Kingdom.
David Hallam-Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sleaford · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Handley Memorial is a public sculpture in England East, United Kingdom, dating from 1851. 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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Place summary
Handley Memorial is a public art installation located in the East of England, established in 1851. It commemorates significant local figures and reflects the artistic sensibilities of its time.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9967, -0.4088
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- North Kesteven
- Parish
- Sleaford
- Postcode
- NG34 7TW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sleaford and North Hykeham
- Established
- 1851
- Nearest railway station
- Sleaford — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26461828 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Handley Memorial?
- Handley Memorial is in Lincolnshire, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NG34 7TW), in the parish of Sleaford.
- What is Handley Memorial?
- Handley Memorial in England East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Handley Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Sleaford, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG34 7TW.
- When was Handley Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1851.
- Is Handley Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Handley Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Handley Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Sleaford, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG34 7TW.