Historic bridges · West Midlands
Moontrap (Smethwick Galton Bridge Interchange)
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Moontrap (Smethwick Galton Bridge Interchange) — Public artwork (sculpture) by Mick Thacker;Mark Renn;(Renn & Thacker Partnership).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Galton Bridge · 0.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Moontrap (Smethwick Galton Bridge Interchange) is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Mick Thacker;Mark Renn;(Renn & Thacker Partnership).". Coordinates: 52.5017°, -1.9805°.
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Official information
Moontrap is a public sculpture located outside Smethwick Galton Bridge railway station. Created by artists Mick Thacker and Mark Renn, it features a representation of Galton Bridge and a crescent moon reflected in the wavy water of the canal.
Place summary
Moontrap, located at the Smethwick Galton Bridge Interchange in the West Midlands, is an art installation. It is situated in the unparished area of Sandwell, postcode B66. The piece serves as a distinctive landmark in an area characterised by its transport links.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5017, -1.9805
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- B66 1HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Smethwick
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Galton Bridge — 0 km
Sources
- osm: n12806386846 (ODbL)
- commons: Back_to_Smethwick_Galton_Bridge_-_Moontrap_(33132723560).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moontrap (Smethwick Galton Bridge Interchange)?
- Moontrap (Smethwick Galton Bridge Interchange) is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B66 1HU), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is Moontrap (Smethwick Galton Bridge Interchange)?
- Moontrap (Smethwick Galton Bridge Interchange) — Public artwork (sculpture) by Mick Thacker;Mark Renn;(Renn & Thacker Partnership).
- How do I get to Moontrap (Smethwick Galton Bridge Interchange)?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Galton Bridge, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode B66 1HU.
- Is Moontrap (Smethwick Galton Bridge Interchange) free to visit?
- Yes, Moontrap (Smethwick Galton Bridge Interchange) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Moontrap (Smethwick Galton Bridge Interchange)?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Galton Bridge, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B66 1HU.