Monument · Gateshead, United Kingdom
Angel of the North
The Angel of the North is a contemporary sculpture by Antony Gormley, located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England. Built 1994–1998.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Gateshead, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Monument |
| Built | 1994–1998 |
| Architect | Antony Gormley |
| Height | Height: 20 m |
| Coordinates | 54.9141° N, 1.5895° W |
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What Angel of the North is known for
The Angel of the North is a contemporary sculpture by Antony Gormley, located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England.
About Angel of the North
The Angel of the North is a contemporary sculpture by Antony Gormley, located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England. Completed in 1998, it is seen 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.
History
Prior to the construction of the Angel of the North, Gormley had been in discussion about the creation of a brick sculpture, Brick Man, in Leeds. It would have been around 120 feet (37 m) tall. The project never came to fruition, although a human-sized maquette (1986) is in Leeds City Art Gallery.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Gateshead |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Newcastle Airport (NCL) |
| Distance from the airport | 9.8 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Newcastle International Airport (NCL) · Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom · 9.4 miles away
- Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) · Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom · 72.5 miles away
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI) · Ingliston, Edinburgh, United Kingdom · 100.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Angel of the North?
The Angel of the North is a contemporary sculpture by Antony Gormley, located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England.
Where is Angel of the North located?
Angel of the North is in Gateshead, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 54.9141° N, 1.5895° W.
How do I get to Angel of the North?
The nearest town is Gateshead, and the nearest airport is Newcastle Airport (NCL), about 9.8 miles away (straight line).
When was Angel of the North built?
Angel of the North was built 1994–1998.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel_of_the_North — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1325290 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.