Public art & sculpture · South East England
University of Sussex sign
In or near Stanmer.
University of Sussex sign — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Paul Gillett — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Falmer · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
University of Sussex sign is a public art located in england-south-east, 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 2020
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Official information
The University of Sussex is home to a pair of giant granite tortoises carved by sculptor John Skeaping. These sculptures, originally commissioned for a children's camp, have been preserved on campus since 2005 and serve as a reminder of the university's connection to the Isle of Thorns.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The University of Sussex sign is a public art installation located in South-East England. It serves as a notable landmark for the university, reflecting its identity and presence in the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.8635, -0.0907
- District
- Brighton and Hove
- Parish
- Brighton and Hove, unparished area
- Postcode
- BN1 9RB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brighton Pavilion
- Nearest railway station
- Falmer — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.sussex.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: node/7776306705 (ODbL)
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Falmer
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Parks · 1.0 km
Stanmer
Towns & cities · 1.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is University of Sussex sign?
- University of Sussex sign is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN1 9RB), in the parish of Brighton and Hove, unparished area.
- What is University of Sussex sign?
- University of Sussex sign — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to University of Sussex sign?
- The nearest railway station is Falmer, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN1 9RB.
- Is University of Sussex sign a protected site?
- Yes — University of Sussex sign is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Is University of Sussex sign free to visit?
- Yes, University of Sussex sign is free to enter.
- How do I get to University of Sussex sign?
- The nearest railway station is Falmer, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN1 9RB.