Public art & sculpture · North West England
Tilberthwaite Touchstone Fold
In or near Coniston.
Tilberthwaite Touchstone Fold — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Tilberthwaite Touchstone Fold is a public art located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Tilberthwaite Touchstone Fold is a unique site near Coniston featuring slate walls designed to collect light in various ways. Visitors can explore the fold, which is located beside a river and requires some walking on rough tracks. The site is also visible from a car.
Place summary
Tilberthwaite Touchstone Fold is a public art installation located in North-West England. It serves as a notable example of contemporary public art, integrating with the surrounding landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.3997, -3.0692
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Coniston
- Postcode
- LA21 8DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Official site
- www.sheepfoldscumbria.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/10781358230 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tilberthwaite Touchstone Fold?
- Tilberthwaite Touchstone Fold is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA21 8DG), in the parish of Coniston.
- What is Tilberthwaite Touchstone Fold?
- Tilberthwaite Touchstone Fold — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tilberthwaite Touchstone Fold?
- The nearest town is Coniston. Drivers can use postcode LA21 8DG.
- Is Tilberthwaite Touchstone Fold free to visit?
- Yes, Tilberthwaite Touchstone Fold is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tilberthwaite Touchstone Fold?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA21 8DG. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.