Angel Of The North Claimed
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Description
The Angel of the North is a contemporary sculpture by Antony Gormley, located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England. Completed in 1998, it is believed to be the largest sculpture of an angel in the world and is viewed by an estimated 33 million people every year due to its proximity to the A1 and A167 roads and the East Coast Main Line. The design of the Angel, like many of Gormley’s works, is based on Gormley’s own body
Facts About the Angel of The North
- Stands at 20 metres (66 ft)
- Can withstand wind speed of over 100 miles per hour (160 km/h)
- Sculpture was commissioned and delivered by Gateshead Council
- The Sculpture weigh 208 tonnes
- Cost £800,000 in 1998
- Visited by 33 million people every year
- Prominent landmark in the region.
Opening Hours
24 hours
Price: Free
Address
Durham Road
Low Eighton
Gateshead
NE9 7TY
United Kingdom
Website: https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/5020/Visit-the-Angel-of-the-North
