Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
Mine Shafts in Poynton and Surrounding Area
In or near High Lane.
Mine Shafts in Poynton and Surrounding Area — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Roger D Kidd — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Middlewood · 1.4 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Mine Shafts in Poynton and Surrounding Area is a public art located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Anson Engine Museum in Poynton is one of Europe's largest engine museums, showcasing the history of internal combustion engines. Visitors can explore a variety of engines, including rare models and live demonstrations of engineering techniques.
Place summary
Mine Shafts in Poynton and Surrounding Area is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. This site features a series of mine shafts that reflect the region's industrial heritage. The installation serves as a reminder of the area's historical significance in mining.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.3470, -2.0849
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Poynton with Worth
- Postcode
- SK12 1TH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Macclesfield
- Phone
- 01625 874 426
- Nearest railway station
- Middlewood — 1.4 km
- Opening
- Fridays 10am–4pm from 10th April to end of October; special steam days also open 10am–4pm.
- Official site
- enginemuseum.org
Sources
- osm: node/11243836917 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mine Shafts in Poynton and Surrounding Area?
- Mine Shafts in Poynton and Surrounding Area is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK12 1TH), in the parish of Poynton with Worth.
- What is Mine Shafts in Poynton and Surrounding Area?
- Mine Shafts in Poynton and Surrounding Area — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mine Shafts in Poynton and Surrounding Area?
- The nearest railway station is Middlewood, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK12 1TH.
- Is Mine Shafts in Poynton and Surrounding Area free to visit?
- Yes, Mine Shafts in Poynton and Surrounding Area is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mine Shafts in Poynton and Surrounding Area?
- The nearest railway station is Middlewood, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK12 1TH.