National landscapes (AONB) · South West England
Yaşasin
Also known as: Yasasin
In or near Ruardean Woodside.
Yaşasin — Public artwork (sculpture) by Pomona Zipser.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Yaşasin is a place of interest in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands. The site is within the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 4.9 km away. Postcode area GL16.
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Official information
Yaşasin is a sculpture created by artist Pomona Zipser, designed to encourage contemplation of the surrounding forest. Handcrafted from local sweet chestnut, it reflects the artist's connection to the community and the environment.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Yaşasin, also known as Yasasin, is located in West Dean, Gloucestershire, within the West Midlands region. It is situated in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) of the Wye Valley.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8136, -2.5592
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- West Dean
- Postcode
- GL16 7EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 4.9 km
- Official site
- www.forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n6014195123 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Yaşasin?
- Yaşasin is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 7EH), in the parish of West Dean.
- What is Yaşasin?
- Yaşasin — Public artwork (sculpture) by Pomona Zipser.
- How do I get to Yaşasin?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL16 7EH.
- Is Yaşasin a protected site?
- Yes — Yaşasin is part of the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Yaşasin free to visit?
- Yes, Yaşasin is free to enter.
- How do I get to Yaşasin?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 7EH.