Public art & sculpture · North East England
World War II Howitzer
In or near Warden Law.
World War II Howitzer — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Adrian Dust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Seaham · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the World War II Howitzer in County Durham, the nearest railway station is Seaham, located 0.9 km away. Entry to the site is free.
About
World War II Howitzer is a public art located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Durham Coast SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Northumbria Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
During World War I and World War II, Switzerland maintained armed neutrality and was not invaded by its neighbors, in part because of its heavily mountainous terrain. Switzerland built up its defence capabilities during this period to guard against an attack from neighbouring Germany, which never occurred. It served as a protecting power for the belligerents of both sides, with a special role in helping prisoners of war. The belligerent states made Switzerland a scene for diplomacy, espionage, and commerce, as well as a safe haven for 300,000 refugees.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.8418, -1.3336
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Seaham
- Postcode
- SR7 7AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Easington
- Nearest railway station
- Seaham — 0.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/11016191019 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: World War II in Switzerland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is World War II Howitzer?
- World War II Howitzer is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode SR7 7AA), in the parish of Seaham.
- What is World War II Howitzer?
- World War II Howitzer — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to World War II Howitzer?
- The nearest railway station is Seaham, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SR7 7AA.
- Is World War II Howitzer a protected site?
- Yes — World War II Howitzer is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumbria Coast Ramsar wetland.
- Is World War II Howitzer free to visit?
- Yes, World War II Howitzer is free to enter.
- How do I get to World War II Howitzer?
- The nearest railway station is Seaham, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR7 7AA.