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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · West Midlands

Stafford Knot & Beacon

In or near Hopton.

Free admission

Stafford Knot & Beacon — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Road to crematorium - geograph.org.uk - 240624

Andy Spenceley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Stafford · 3.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Stafford Knot & Beacon is a public art located in england-west-midlands, 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 2021

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Place summary

The Stafford Knot & Beacon is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. It features a distinctive emblem known as the Stafford Knot, representing the region's heritage. The beacon serves as a historical marker and is a prominent feature in the local landscape.

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

Coordinates
52.8158, -2.0749
County
Staffordshire
District
Stafford
Parish
Hopton and Coton
Postcode
ST18 0XF
Parliamentary constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
Nearest railway station
Stafford3.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Stafford Knot & Beacon?
Stafford Knot & Beacon is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST18 0XF), in the parish of Hopton and Coton.
What is Stafford Knot & Beacon?
Stafford Knot & Beacon — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Stafford Knot & Beacon?
The nearest railway station is Stafford, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST18 0XF.
Is Stafford Knot & Beacon free to visit?
Yes, Stafford Knot & Beacon is free to enter.
How do I get to Stafford Knot & Beacon?
The nearest railway station is Stafford, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST18 0XF.