Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Pencil
In or near Risley.
Pencil — Public artwork (installation).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Derby · 1.8 km
About
Pencil is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (installation).". Coordinates: 52.9070°, -1.4411°.
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Place summary
Pencil is located in the East Midlands, specifically in the unparished area of Derby (postcode DE24). It is classified as an 'other' site, though further details on its significance or characteristics are not provided.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9070, -1.4411
- District
- Derby
- Parish
- Derby, unparished area
- Postcode
- DE24 1AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derby South
- Nearest railway station
- Derby — 1.8 km
Sources
- osm: n7580904187 (ODbL)
- commons: Pencil sculpture and Sun mural - 23 April 2026.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pencil?
- Pencil is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE24 1AS), in the parish of Derby, unparished area.
- What is Pencil?
- Pencil — Public artwork (installation).
- How do I get to Pencil?
- The nearest railway station is Derby, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE24 1AS.
- How do I get to Pencil?
- The nearest railway station is Derby, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE24 1AS.