Public art & sculpture · Mid Wales
Kings Thorn Dragon
In or near Aconbury.
Kings Thorn Dragon in Wales South, United Kingdom.
Colin Pyle — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Broomy Hill · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Kings Thorn Dragon is a public sculpture in Wales South, United Kingdom, dating from 2004. 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kings Thorn Dragon is a public art installation located in South Wales. Established in 2004, it serves as a notable example of contemporary public art in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9944, -2.7331
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Aconbury
- Postcode
- HR2 8EF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Established
- 2004
- Nearest railway station
- Broomy Hill — 6.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q47472070 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kings Thorn Dragon?
- Kings Thorn Dragon is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR2 8EF), in the parish of Aconbury.
- What is Kings Thorn Dragon?
- Kings Thorn Dragon in Wales South, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kings Thorn Dragon?
- The nearest railway station is Broomy Hill, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR2 8EF.
- When was Kings Thorn Dragon built?
- Built or established in 2004.
- Is Kings Thorn Dragon a protected site?
- Yes — Kings Thorn Dragon is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Kings Thorn Dragon free to visit?
- Yes, Kings Thorn Dragon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kings Thorn Dragon?
- The nearest railway station is Broomy Hill, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR2 8EF.