Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Virgin Mother
In or near Darton.
The Virgin Mother — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Michael Garlick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Darton · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Virgin Mother is a public art located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Virgin Mother is a public art installation located in Yorkshire. This work is notable for its contemporary interpretation of maternal themes, contributing to the region's cultural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6089, -1.5624
- District
- Barnsley
- Parish
- High Hoyland
- Postcode
- WF4 4LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penistone and Stocksbridge
- Nearest railway station
- Darton — 3.1 km
Sources
- osm: node/12983087077 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Virgin Mother?
- The Virgin Mother is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF4 4LG), in the parish of High Hoyland.
- What is The Virgin Mother?
- The Virgin Mother — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Virgin Mother?
- The nearest railway station is Darton, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF4 4LG.
- Is The Virgin Mother free to visit?
- Yes, The Virgin Mother is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Virgin Mother?
- The nearest railway station is Darton, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF4 4LG.