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National landscapes (AONB) · East of England

The Scallop

ModernFree admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

The Scallop — Public artwork (sculpture) by Maggi Hambling.

The Scallop, national landscapes (aonb) in Suffolk

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Saxmundham · 10.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

The Scallop is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 2003. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Maggi Hambling.". Coordinates: 52.1605°, 1.6058°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Leiston - Aldeburgh SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Scallop is a 2003 work by British artist Maggi Hambling. It is located on Aldeburgh beach, Suffolk, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is a tribute to composer Benjamin Britten.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
52.1605, 1.6058
County
Suffolk
District
East Suffolk
Parish
Aldeburgh
Postcode
IP15 5BH
Parliamentary constituency
Suffolk Coastal
Established
2003
Nearest railway station
Saxmundham10 km
Official site
en.wikipedia.org

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Scallop?
The Scallop is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP15 5BH), in the parish of Aldeburgh.
When was The Scallop built?
Built or established in 2003.
Who owns The Scallop?
The Scallop is owned by | accession =.
Is The Scallop a protected site?
Yes — The Scallop is part of the Leiston - Aldeburgh SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
Is The Scallop free to visit?
Yes, The Scallop is free to enter.
How do I get to The Scallop?
Drivers can navigate to postcode IP15 5BH. It sits within the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency.