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Public art & sculpture · South West England

Rook With A Book

In or near Polruan.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Rook With A Book — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Polruan ferry - geograph.org.uk - 7286029

Alex McGregor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Par · 5.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Rook With A Book is a public art located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2025

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

Rook With A Book is a public artwork created by Thrussells, designed to connect communities and celebrate their heritage. The artwork is made from various metals and invites community participation in the design process.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Polruan to Polperro SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Rook With A Book is a public art installation located in South-West England. This distinctive piece features a large rook perched on a book, symbolising the connection between nature and literature.

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

Coordinates
50.3351, -4.6341
District
Cornwall
Parish
Fowey
Postcode
PL23 1AT
Parliamentary constituency
St Austell and Newquay
Phone
07854 845413
Nearest railway station
Par5.5 km
Official site
thrussells.com

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rook With A Book?
Rook With A Book is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL23 1AT), in the parish of Fowey.
What is Rook With A Book?
Rook With A Book — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Rook With A Book?
The nearest railway station is Par, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL23 1AT.
Is Rook With A Book a protected site?
Yes — Rook With A Book is part of the Polruan to Polperro SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
Is Rook With A Book free to visit?
Yes, Rook With A Book is free to enter.
How do I get to Rook With A Book?
The nearest railway station is Par, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL23 1AT.