National landscapes (AONB) · South West England
In Situ
In or near Ruardean Woodside.
In Situ — Public artwork (sculpture) by Erika Tan.
Chris Gorringe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
In Situ is a place of interest in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands. The site is within the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 5.7 km away. Postcode area GL14.
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Official information
In Situ is an art installation by Erika Tan, completed in 2003, that features a series of industrial earthworks designed to highlight the post-industrial landscape of the Forest of Dean. The work incorporates elements such as bronze casts of bamboo and manipulated land formations to reflect on the area's historical and natural narratives.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
In Situ is located in Cinderford, Gloucestershire, within the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This site highlights the natural landscape and ecological significance of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8206, -2.5523
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Cinderford
- Postcode
- GL14 3JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 5.7 km
- Official site
- www.forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n702771144 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is In Situ?
- In Situ is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL14 3JQ), in the parish of Cinderford.
- What is In Situ?
- In Situ — Public artwork (sculpture) by Erika Tan.
- How do I get to In Situ?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL14 3JQ.
- Is In Situ a protected site?
- Yes — In Situ is part of the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is In Situ free to visit?
- Yes, In Situ is free to enter.
- How do I get to In Situ?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL14 3JQ.