Newsham Grange Touchstone
RUSS COLEMAN
Our island was sculpted by ice when the planet warmed, so receding glaciers left erratics. Stones from another place further north were carried along in the ice. Ancient time travellers that helped shape this place.
The artist sculpts and polishes the stones to reveal their true beauty. Delicate yet robust each piece gives visitors a direct connection to the land on which they stand.
The piece is etched with words
‘Sit and reflect eons and seconds, continents and fingertips.’
How it works
use the map to find the sculpture
Take a rubbing from the steel plaque in the passport booklet
post a picture of your rubbing or a selfie with the sculpture
How many can you collect?
Care to share?
Upload your photos to Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. #teessculpturetrail
Sheep enjoying the Touchstone - Lucy Chapman
Did you Know?
Newsham takes its place name from a settlement around about the 12th Century, evidence of which can be seen today along the top of the river Tees bank. Newsham Deserted Medieval Village is a scheduled monument featuring lines of walls, house foundations, other earthworks also the chapel of St James.
Download our Heritage guide to find out more about the Nature you can see along the Teesdale Way as it passes through Newsham Grange Farm;
Gallery
images by Chris Chapman Visuals
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