National landscapes (AONB) · South East England
The Maidstone East Iguanodon
In or near Boxley.
The Maidstone East Iguanodon — Public artwork (statue) by Gary and Thomas Thrussell.
John Baker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maidstone East · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Maidstone East Iguanodon is a place of interest in Kent, London. Built or established in 2021, it dates from the modern period. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Maidstone and Malling parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Maidstone East, about 0.1 km away. Postcode area ME14.
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Official information
The Maidstone East Iguanodon is a sculpture located at Maidstone East Railway Station, celebrating the historical significance of the Iguanodon dinosaur in the area. The sculpture, made of galvanised steel, was created by artists Gary and Thomas Thrussell and stands 2 meters high and 3 meters long.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Maidstone East Iguanodon is a modern sculpture located in Maidstone, Kent, within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Established in 2021, it serves as a notable representation of the region's prehistoric fauna.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2779, 0.5216
- County
- Kent
- District
- Maidstone
- Parish
- Maidstone, unparished area
- Postcode
- ME14 1RG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Maidstone and Malling
- Established
- 2021
- Nearest railway station
- Maidstone East — 0.1 km
- Official site
- museum.maidstone.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: n9938163798 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Maidstone East Iguanodon?
- The Maidstone East Iguanodon is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode ME14 1RG), in the parish of Maidstone, unparished area.
- What is The Maidstone East Iguanodon?
- The Maidstone East Iguanodon — Public artwork (statue) by Gary and Thomas Thrussell.
- How do I get to The Maidstone East Iguanodon?
- The nearest railway station is Maidstone East, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME14 1RG.
- When was The Maidstone East Iguanodon built?
- Built or established in 2021.
- Is The Maidstone East Iguanodon a protected site?
- Yes — The Maidstone East Iguanodon is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Maidstone East Iguanodon free to visit?
- Yes, The Maidstone East Iguanodon is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Maidstone East Iguanodon?
- The nearest railway station is Maidstone East, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME14 1RG.