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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · South East England

International Mother Language Day Monument

In or near Wroughton.

Free admission

International Mother Language Day Monument — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Benchmark on ^157 Faringdon Road - geograph.org.uk - 2752682

Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Swindon · 0.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

International Mother Language Day Monument is a public art located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2024

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The International Mother Language Day Monument is a public art installation located in South-East England. It commemorates the importance of linguistic and cultural diversity. The monument serves as a symbol of the value of preserving mother languages worldwide.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.5591, -1.7940
District
Swindon
Parish
South Swindon
Postcode
SN1 5DL
Parliamentary constituency
Swindon South
Nearest railway station
Swindon0.9 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is International Mother Language Day Monument?
International Mother Language Day Monument is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN1 5DL), in the parish of South Swindon.
What is International Mother Language Day Monument?
International Mother Language Day Monument — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to International Mother Language Day Monument?
The nearest railway station is Swindon, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN1 5DL.
Is International Mother Language Day Monument a protected site?
Yes — International Mother Language Day Monument is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
Is International Mother Language Day Monument free to visit?
Yes, International Mother Language Day Monument is free to enter.
How do I get to International Mother Language Day Monument?
The nearest railway station is Swindon, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN1 5DL.