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Walking Madonna by Dame Elisabeth Frink
DiscoverPlaces to seeUnited KingdomEnglandSouth West EnglandSalisbury
Walking Madonna by Dame Elisabeth Frink
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Kristian
June 17, 2026
Hiking
The Walking Madonna is one of the best-known modern sculptures on the grounds of Salisbury Cathedral. It was created in 1981 by the British sculptor Dame Elisabeth Frink and depicts a life-size bronze Madonna.
Particularly noteworthy is its placement:
1. The figure stands at eye level with visitors and not elevated on a pedestal.
2. It walks away from the cathedral, in the direction of the town.
3. This makes her appear as a human among humans and symbolizes the mission to carry faith and compassion out into the world.
Particularly noteworthy is its placement:
1. The figure stands at eye level with visitors and not elevated on a pedestal.
2. It walks away from the cathedral, in the direction of the town.
3. This makes her appear as a human among humans and symbolizes the mission to carry faith and compassion out into the world.
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MCW73
July 14, 2025
Hiking
One of the most amazing places I've been to in a long time. well woth a visit
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Elevation 50 m
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