Public art & sculpture · North West England
King Orry Anchor
In or near Glasson Dock.
King Orry Anchor — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
David Robinson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Heysham Port · 5.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
King Orry Anchor is a public art located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lune Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
King Orry Anchor is a public art installation located in North-West England. It serves as a tribute to maritime heritage and is an iconic symbol of the area's coastal history. The artwork reflects the region's connection to the sea and its significance in local culture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.9981, -2.8470
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Thurnham
- Postcode
- LA2 0BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lancaster and Wyre
- Nearest railway station
- Heysham Port — 5.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/12793985748 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is King Orry Anchor?
- King Orry Anchor is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA2 0BT), in the parish of Thurnham.
- What is King Orry Anchor?
- King Orry Anchor — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to King Orry Anchor?
- The nearest railway station is Heysham Port, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA2 0BT.
- Is King Orry Anchor a protected site?
- Yes — King Orry Anchor is part of the Lune Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- Is King Orry Anchor free to visit?
- Yes, King Orry Anchor is free to enter.
- How do I get to King Orry Anchor?
- The nearest railway station is Heysham Port, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA2 0BT.