National landscapes (AONB) · South West England
Moor
In or near Tamerton Foliot.
Moor — Public artwork (sculpture) by Richard Deacon.
paul dickson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Moor is a place of interest in South-West England. The site is within the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Plymouth Sutton and Devonport parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area PL1.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2022
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Official information
Moor is a permanent public art installation by artist Richard Deacon, located in Victoria Park, Plymouth. The artwork reflects Plymouth's connection to Dartmoor and pays homage to the artist Henry Moore, while also referencing Isambard Kingdom Brunel's nearby Tamar Railway Bridge.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Moor is located in the unparished area of Plymouth, South-West England, with the postcode PL1. It is part of the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), recognised for its scenic landscapes and ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3767, -4.1500
- District
- Plymouth
- Parish
- Plymouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PL1 5DX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.theboxplymouth.com
Sources
- osm: n364554859 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moor?
- Moor is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL1 5DX), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
- What is Moor?
- Moor — Public artwork (sculpture) by Richard Deacon.
- How do I get to Moor?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL1 5DX.
- Is Moor a protected site?
- Yes — Moor is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Moor free to visit?
- Yes, Moor is free to enter.
- How do I get to Moor?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL1 5DX.