Public art & sculpture · North East England
The Coxswain
In or near Easington Colliery.
The Coxswain — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
David Robinson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Seaham · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Coxswain is a public art located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Durham Coast SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Coxswain is a public art installation located in the Scottish Lowlands. It serves as a notable example of contemporary public art within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8380, -1.3270
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Seaham
- Postcode
- SR7 7EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Easington
- Nearest railway station
- Seaham — 1.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/7061722608 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Coxswain?
- The Coxswain is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode SR7 7EE), in the parish of Seaham.
- What is The Coxswain?
- The Coxswain — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Coxswain?
- The nearest railway station is Seaham, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SR7 7EE.
- Is The Coxswain a protected site?
- Yes — The Coxswain is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Coxswain free to visit?
- Yes, The Coxswain is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Coxswain?
- The nearest railway station is Seaham, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR7 7EE.