Public art & sculpture · North West England
Praying Shell Memorial
In or near Bolton-le-Sands.
Praying Shell Memorial — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carnforth · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Praying Shell Memorial is a public art located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Praying Shell Memorial is a public art installation located in North-West England. This memorial is notable for its design, symbolising peace and contemplation. It serves as a tribute to those affected by conflict.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1059, -2.8103
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Bolton-le-Sands
- Postcode
- LA5 8LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Nearest railway station
- Carnforth — 3.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/9846226770 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Praying Shell Memorial?
- Praying Shell Memorial is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA5 8LP), in the parish of Bolton-le-Sands.
- What is Praying Shell Memorial?
- Praying Shell Memorial — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Praying Shell Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Carnforth, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA5 8LP.
- Is Praying Shell Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Praying Shell Memorial is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- Is Praying Shell Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Praying Shell Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Praying Shell Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Carnforth, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA5 8LP.