Memorials & monuments · South West England
Nancy Astor Statue
In or near Tamerton Foliot.
Nancy Astor Statue — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
N Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Nancy Astor Statue is a memorial located in england-south-west, 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 Nancy Astor Statue is an ornate clock tower located behind the Theatre Royal in Plymouth. Built in 1862, it was funded by local businessman William Derry and has historical significance, having survived the Blitz during World War II.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Nancy Astor Statue is a memorial located in South-West England. It commemorates Nancy Astor, the first woman to take her seat as a Member of Parliament in the UK.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3654, -4.1452
- District
- Plymouth
- Parish
- Plymouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PL1 2QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.devonguide.com
Sources
- osm: node/12806056550 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nancy Astor Statue?
- Nancy Astor Statue is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL1 2QL), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
- What is Nancy Astor Statue?
- Nancy Astor Statue — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Nancy Astor Statue?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL1 2QL.
- Is Nancy Astor Statue a protected site?
- Yes — Nancy Astor Statue is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Nancy Astor Statue free to visit?
- Yes, Nancy Astor Statue is free to enter.
- How do I get to Nancy Astor Statue?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL1 2QL.