Public art & sculpture · North West England
Potts Gill Fold
In or near Westward.
Potts Gill Fold — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Adrian Taylor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Potts Gill Fold is a public art located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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See it from the streetimagery from 2023
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Official information
Potts Gill Fold is a historical sheepfold located near Caldbeck, characterized by its four large foundation boulders. It is accessible via a track that is part of the Cumbrian Way, making it a point of interest for visitors exploring the area.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Skiddaw Group SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Potts Gill Fold is a public art installation located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a distinctive design that reflects the region's cultural heritage and artistic expression. The installation serves as a notable example of contemporary public art in the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.7266, -3.0598
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Caldbeck
- Postcode
- CA7 8LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Official site
- www.sheepfoldscumbria.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/10781216846 (ODbL)
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The Howk Bobbin Mill
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Historic pubs · 2.5 km
Whelpo Bridge
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Hostels · 2.5 km
The Roughton Stone
Memorials & monuments · 2.5 km
Hesket Newmarket
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John Peel's Grave
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St Kentigern's Church, Caldbeck
Historic churches · 2.6 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Potts Gill Fold?
- Potts Gill Fold is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 8LB), in the parish of Caldbeck.
- What is Potts Gill Fold?
- Potts Gill Fold — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Potts Gill Fold?
- Drivers can use postcode CA7 8LB.
- Is Potts Gill Fold a protected site?
- Yes — Potts Gill Fold is part of the Skiddaw Group SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Potts Gill Fold free to visit?
- Yes, Potts Gill Fold is free to enter.
- How do I get to Potts Gill Fold?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 8LB. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.