Public art & sculpture · South East England
Mother and Child fountain
Mother and Child fountain in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Mother and Child fountain is a public sculpture in England South East, United Kingdom, dating from 1962. 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.
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Place summary
The Mother and Child fountain is a piece of public art located in South-East England. Established in 1962, it serves as a notable example of modern sculptural design in public spaces.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5704, 0.4590
- County
- Essex
- District
- Basildon
- Parish
- Basildon, unparished area
- Postcode
- SS14 1HX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Basildon and Billericay
- Established
- 1962
- Official site
- basildonmarket.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26561504 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mother and Child fountain?
- Mother and Child fountain is in Essex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SS14 1HX), in the parish of Basildon, unparished area.
- When was Mother and Child fountain built?
- Built or established in 1962.
- Is Mother and Child fountain free to visit?
- Yes, Mother and Child fountain is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mother and Child fountain?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SS14 1HX. It sits within the Basildon and Billericay parliamentary constituency.