Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
Insect and Celtic Cross
In or near Birmingham.
Insect and Celtic Cross in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
Richard Law — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Erdington · 0.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Insect and Celtic Cross is a public sculpture in England West Midlands, 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.
Photo gallery
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Place summary
The Insect and Celtic Cross is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. This piece combines elements of natural history and Celtic heritage, reflecting the region's cultural and ecological significance. The installation serves as a distinctive landmark within the local landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5280, -1.8398
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B23 6PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Erdington
- Nearest railway station
- Erdington — 0 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q18480661 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Insect and Celtic Cross?
- Insect and Celtic Cross is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B23 6PU), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is Insect and Celtic Cross?
- Insect and Celtic Cross in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Insect and Celtic Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Erdington, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode B23 6PU.
- Is Insect and Celtic Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Insect and Celtic Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Insect and Celtic Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Erdington, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B23 6PU.