Public art & sculpture · South West England
Walking Madonna
In or near Salisbury.
Walking Madonna in England South West, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Walking Madonna is a public sculpture in England South West, United Kingdom, dating from 1981. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
Photo gallery
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Official information
The Walking Madonna is an archaeological site in Salisbury, notable for the remains of a 13th-century bell tower. Visitors can observe the foundations and walls of the tower, which have become visible due to recent dry weather.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Walking Madonna is a public art installation located in South-West England, established in 1981. The piece is notable for its contemporary approach, contributing to the region's artistic landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0656, -1.7981
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Salisbury
- Postcode
- SP1 2EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Established
- 1981
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury — 0.8 km
- Official site
- sdgr.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q97512010 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Walking Madonna?
- Walking Madonna is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode SP1 2EJ), in the parish of Salisbury.
- What is Walking Madonna?
- Walking Madonna in England South West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Walking Madonna?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP1 2EJ.
- When was Walking Madonna built?
- Built or established in 1981.
- Is Walking Madonna a protected site?
- Yes — Walking Madonna is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Walking Madonna free to visit?
- Yes, Walking Madonna is free to enter.
- How do I get to Walking Madonna?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP1 2EJ.