Public art & sculpture · North West England
Mining crane sculpture
In or near Manchester.
Mining crane sculpture — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Anthony Parkes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Walkden · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Mining crane sculpture 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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Place summary
The Mining Crane Sculpture is a public art installation located in North-West England. This distinctive piece reflects the region's industrial heritage, symbolising the historical significance of mining in the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.5010, -2.3812
- District
- Salford
- Parish
- Salford, unparished area
- Postcode
- M28 2GD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Worsley and Eccles
- Nearest railway station
- Walkden — 2.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/8952450287 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mining crane sculpture?
- Mining crane sculpture is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M28 2GD), in the parish of Salford, unparished area.
- What is Mining crane sculpture?
- Mining crane sculpture — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mining crane sculpture?
- The nearest railway station is Walkden, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode M28 2GD.
- Is Mining crane sculpture free to visit?
- Yes, Mining crane sculpture is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mining crane sculpture?
- The nearest railway station is Walkden, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M28 2GD.