Memorials & monuments · East of England
The Pillar Of Salt traffic sign
In or near Fornham St Martin.
The Pillar Of Salt traffic sign is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bury St Edmunds · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Pillar Of Salt traffic sign is located in West Suffolk, Suffolk, with the postcode IP33 1LT. The nearest railway station is Bury St Edmunds, which is approximately 1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
The Pillar Of Salt traffic sign is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.2450°, 0.7159°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
Pillar of Salt is the name of a Grade II listed road sign on Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England. It was listed in 1998, when it was described as being "individual and probably unique". According to the plaque set at the foot of the sign, it is thought to be the first internally illuminated road sign in the country. Designed by Basil Oliver, architect to Bury St. Edmunds Town Council in 1935, it had to be granted special permission because the height of the letters and numbers did not conform to regulations.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2450, 0.7159
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Bury St Edmunds
- Postcode
- IP33 1LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- Nearest railway station
- Bury St Edmunds — 1 km
Sources
- osm: n288911227 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Pillar of Salt (road sign) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Pillar of Salt Road Sign, Bury St Edmunds - Geograph 3588819.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Pillar Of Salt traffic sign?
- The Pillar Of Salt traffic sign is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP33 1LT), in the parish of Bury St Edmunds.
- What is The Pillar Of Salt traffic sign?
- The Pillar Of Salt traffic sign is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Pillar Of Salt traffic sign?
- The nearest railway station is Bury St Edmunds, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP33 1LT.
- Is The Pillar Of Salt traffic sign free to visit?
- Yes, The Pillar Of Salt traffic sign is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Pillar Of Salt traffic sign?
- The nearest railway station is Bury St Edmunds, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP33 1LT.