Public art & sculpture · North East England
Kip The Pit Pony and Coal Tub
In or near West Rainton.
Kip The Pit Pony and Coal Tub — a public art in scotland-lowlands, 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
- Durham · 6.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Kip The Pit Pony and Coal Tub is a public art located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Kip The Pit Pony and Coal Tub is a public art installation located in the Scottish Lowlands. This piece commemorates the role of pit ponies in the coal mining industry, reflecting the region's industrial heritage. The artwork serves as a poignant reminder of the past, highlighting the significance of these animals in mining operations.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7916, -1.4874
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Pittington
- Postcode
- DH6 1AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
- Nearest railway station
- Durham — 6.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/8451357923 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kip The Pit Pony and Coal Tub?
- Kip The Pit Pony and Coal Tub is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH6 1AP), in the parish of Pittington.
- What is Kip The Pit Pony and Coal Tub?
- Kip The Pit Pony and Coal Tub — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kip The Pit Pony and Coal Tub?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH6 1AP.
- Is Kip The Pit Pony and Coal Tub free to visit?
- Yes, Kip The Pit Pony and Coal Tub is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kip The Pit Pony and Coal Tub?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH6 1AP.