Walking Madonna - Salisbury, England
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member rjm1
N 51° 04.053 W 001° 47.726
30U E 584399 N 5658027
Madonna can be found walking in the grounds of the Salisbury Cathedral Close (north side).
Waymark Code: WM9Q6A
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/17/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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In Christian beliefs, Madonna represents Mary, the Mother of Jesus. She is often depicted with an infant child or sitting alone in a position of humility. What is interesting about this piece of art is that Madonna is walking alone and has been placed as if she is leaving the Cathedral.

'Walking Madonna' was cast in bronze with a dark brown patina, in 1981 by Dame Elisabeth Frink. The statue stands at 205 cm in height.
Associated Religion(s): Anglican

Statue Location: Salisbury Cathedral grounds

Entrance Fee: None

Artist: Dame Elisabeth Frink

Website: [Web Link]

Visit Instructions:
Take a picture of the statue. A waymarker and/or GPSr is not required to be in the image but it doesn't hurt.
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