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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · West Midlands

The 'Oss

In or near Lichfield.

Free admission

The 'Oss — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Houses located along, Lichfield Southern Bypass (1) - geograph.org.uk - 2453082

Chris' Buet — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Lichfield City · 1.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

The 'Oss 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 2025

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Stowe Pool and Walk Mill Clay Pit SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The 'Oss is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its unique design and cultural significance within the region.

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

Coordinates
52.6716, -1.8411
County
Staffordshire
District
Lichfield
Parish
Lichfield
Postcode
WS14 0GL
Parliamentary constituency
Lichfield
Nearest railway station
Lichfield City1.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The 'Oss?
The 'Oss is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WS14 0GL), in the parish of Lichfield.
What is The 'Oss?
The 'Oss — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The 'Oss?
The nearest railway station is Lichfield City, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode WS14 0GL.
Is The 'Oss a protected site?
Yes — The 'Oss is part of the Stowe Pool and Walk Mill Clay Pit SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is The 'Oss free to visit?
Yes, The 'Oss is free to enter.
How do I get to The 'Oss?
The nearest railway station is Lichfield City, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WS14 0GL.