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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · South East England

Preface to High and Low

In or near Grove.

Free admission

Preface to High and Low — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Information pillar - geograph.org.uk - 2471887

Bill Nicholls — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Preface to High and Low is a public art located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Preface to High and Low is a public art installation located in South-East England. This work serves as a commentary on societal contrasts and is part of the region's contemporary art landscape.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.5890, -1.4301
County
Oxfordshire
Parish
Wantage
Postcode
OX12 8BL
Parliamentary constituency
Didcot and Wantage
Phone
+44 1235 771447

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Preface to High and Low?
Preface to High and Low is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode OX12 8BL), in the parish of Wantage.
What is Preface to High and Low?
Preface to High and Low — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Preface to High and Low?
Drivers can use postcode OX12 8BL.
Is Preface to High and Low a protected site?
Yes — Preface to High and Low is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
Is Preface to High and Low free to visit?
Yes, Preface to High and Low is free to enter.
How do I get to Preface to High and Low?
Drivers can navigate to postcode OX12 8BL. It sits within the Didcot and Wantage parliamentary constituency.