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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber

Sacred Cow

In or near Catcliffe.

Free admission

Sacred Cow in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Mooring bollard and rope - Sheffield Canal Basin - geograph.org.uk - 5242453

Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Sheffield · 0.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Sacred Cow is a public sculpture in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom, dating from 1992. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.

Photo gallery

360° viewimagery from 2026

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

Pollen Market is a monthly event in Sheffield that celebrates local independent creatives and businesses. It features a variety of botanical products, live music, art, and local produce, creating a vibrant community atmosphere.

From the Wikipedia article

Sacred cow(s) may refer to: Sacred cow (idiom), something considered (perhaps unreasonably) immune to question or criticism

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
53.3857, -1.4576
District
Sheffield
Parish
Sheffield, unparished area
Postcode
S4 7SW
Parliamentary constituency
Sheffield Central
Established
1992
Nearest railway station
Sheffield0.9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sacred Cow?
Sacred Cow is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode S4 7SW), in the parish of Sheffield, unparished area.
What is Sacred Cow?
Sacred Cow in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Sacred Cow?
The nearest railway station is Sheffield, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode S4 7SW.
When was Sacred Cow built?
Built or established in 1992.
Is Sacred Cow free to visit?
Yes, Sacred Cow is free to enter.
How do I get to Sacred Cow?
The nearest railway station is Sheffield, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S4 7SW.