Public art & sculpture · South East England
On the Crest of a Wave
On the Crest of a Wave in England South East, United Kingdom.
Helmut Zozmann — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
On the Crest of a Wave is a public sculpture in England South East, United Kingdom, dating from 1995. 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
On the Crest of a Wave is a public art installation located in South-East England. Established in 1995, it serves as a notable example of contemporary art in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1224, 1.3153
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Dover
- Postcode
- CT16 1LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Established
- 1995
- Official site
- www.dovermuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q117405553 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is On the Crest of a Wave?
- On the Crest of a Wave is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT16 1LA), in the parish of Dover.
- When was On the Crest of a Wave built?
- Built or established in 1995.
- Is On the Crest of a Wave free to visit?
- Yes, On the Crest of a Wave is free to enter.
- How do I get to On the Crest of a Wave?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CT16 1LA. It sits within the Dover and Deal parliamentary constituency.