Public art & sculpture · South West England
Sword In A Stone
In or near Cheddar.
Sword In A Stone — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
norman griffin — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sword In A Stone 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.
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Official information
Cheddar Gorge is a stunning natural landmark featuring dramatic limestone cliffs and extensive cave systems. Visitors can explore the caves, learn about prehistoric history, and engage in outdoor activities like caving and rock climbing. The site is a popular destination for those interested in nature, adventure, and history.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Cheddar Complex SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sword In A Stone is a public art installation located in South-West England. This piece features a sword embedded in a stone, reflecting the legendary tale of King Arthur. It serves as a notable cultural landmark in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2811, -2.7716
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Cheddar
- Postcode
- BS27 3QN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Official site
- www.cheddargorge.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12099577197 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sword In A Stone?
- Sword In A Stone is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS27 3QN), in the parish of Cheddar.
- What is Sword In A Stone?
- Sword In A Stone — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sword In A Stone?
- Drivers can use postcode BS27 3QN.
- Is Sword In A Stone a protected site?
- Yes — Sword In A Stone is part of the The Cheddar Complex SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the MENDIP National Nature Reserve.
- Is Sword In A Stone free to visit?
- Yes, Sword In A Stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sword In A Stone?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BS27 3QN. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency.