2012
NY7187 : Floor of Stell, Falstone
taken 14 years ago, near to Falstone, Northumberland, England
Floor of Stell, Falstone
"Stell" is derived from the old Norse word, meaning circular stone walled shelter for sheep, and is a Northumbrian word for sheepfold.
This sculpture by Colin Welbourn installed in 2008 commemorates in stone the very warm expression of welcome that is typical of Falstone. It is inspired by the area's rich natural and cultural heritage and is also a lasting memorial and record of places now submerged beneath Kielder Water when the dam opened in 1982.
Within the enclosing wall, the rug shows a mosaic map and the names of the settlements which were drowned by the formation of Kielder Water.
This sculpture by Colin Welbourn installed in 2008 commemorates in stone the very warm expression of welcome that is typical of Falstone. It is inspired by the area's rich natural and cultural heritage and is also a lasting memorial and record of places now submerged beneath Kielder Water when the dam opened in 1982.
Within the enclosing wall, the rug shows a mosaic map and the names of the settlements which were drowned by the formation of Kielder Water.
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- Grid Square
- NY7187, 16 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Oliver Dixon (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Thursday, 5 July, 2012 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Friday, 6 July, 2012
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NY 7197 8726 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:10.7300N 2:26.5004W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: NY 71973 87269
- View Direction
- South-southeast (about 157 degrees)
