Sadberge Chainsaw Sculptures

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The carving were created by chainsaw artist Tommy Craggs in 2011
Sadberge Chainsaw Carvings

The Viking Warrior
Sadberge Chainsaw Carvings

Roman woman (originally planned as a roman soldier but the trunk was not wide enough)
Sadberge Chainsaw Carvings

Saxon child
Sadberge Chainsaw Carvings

Celestial Kitchen – Wynyard Woodland Park

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At first glance this sculpture by Colin Wilbourne is merely some giant kitchen utensils, but there’s actually a lot more going on here. The holes in the handles of the two spoons point to the pole star Polaris.
Celestial Kitchen -  Wynyard Woodland Park

The colander has holes drilled in it which correspond with the constellations of the Northern hemisphere.
Celestial Kitchen -  Wynyard Woodland Park
The ladle has the constellations of the Southern hemisphere.
Celestial Kitchen -  Wynyard Woodland Park

The measuring spoon is actually a sun dial
Celestial Kitchen -  Wynyard Woodland Park
Celestial Kitchen -  Wynyard Woodland Park

There are also observations to be made with the shadows of various items on equinox and solstice

Racing Ahead – Stockton

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This sculpture of greyhounds by Irene Brown was installed in 1995
Racing Ahead - Stockton
It was originally on Dovecot Street, but was relocated when the Wellington Square shopping centre was built

Saltburn Mosaic Number 5

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The final installment in the series of 150th anniversary mosaics.

Saltburn Mosaic 5

The main subject this time is the valley gardens and features the Prince Albert Memorial , section of the Halfpenny Bridge and Viaduct

The artists are Helen Gaunt and Derek Mosey with assistance from the people of Saltburn.

Fairy Dell, West of the Lake

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More Steve Iredale carvings are to be found on the west side of the lake.
Carvings, Fairy Dell, Marton
Some acorns near the entrance to the park
Lizard, Fairy Dell, Marton
A newt from a tree stump
Heron, Fairy Dell, Marton
A heron dedicated to Terry Ward

The Friends of Fairy Dell are still an active group if you want to lend your support

Fairy Dell, Gunnergate Hall, East of the Lake.

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Near the upper lake is a plaque showing Gunnergate Hall, the plaque says originally built by Charles Leatham in 1857 although other sources say it dates from the 1820s
It was later owned by Ironmaster John Vaughan and after his death by Middlesbrough shipbuilder and mayor Sir Raylton Dixon. It was unoccupied after 1901 although brought back into use as an army base during both World Wars, then unfortuantely demolished in 1946
Gunnergate Hall, Fairy Dell, Marton
The outline a boat house is visible next to the lake with an ornamental waterfall to the lower lake.
Boat House, Fairy Dell, Marton
Waterfall, Fairy Dell, Marton
Next to the lake is a bird hide constructed in 2007
Bird Hide, Fairy Dell, Marton
Bird Hide, Fairy Dell, Marton
Along with some more Steve Iredale carvings from felled trees
Carvings, Fairy Dell, Marton
Carvings, Fairy Dell, Marton

Fairy Dell, South of the Lake

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Fairy Dell is the garden of the lost Gunnergate Hall which was the home of ironmaster John Vaughan. The park contains a number of sculptures as well as few reminders of the hall.
Dragon, Fairy Dell, Marton
The Dragon was carved by Steve Iredale in 2006
Snake Bridge, Fairy Dell, Marton
Snake Bridge, Fairy Dell, Marton
The Snake Bridge around the same time

Saltburn Mosaic Number 4

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The 4th in the series of 150th anniversary mosaics was recently unveiled by Anne Bedell.
Saltburn Mosaic 4

Subjects this time are still existant buildings such as the  Primitive Methodist church,  Queen Hotel and Railway Station as well as on the left the now demolished public Brine Baths

It also features a representation of current Saltburn town crier Sharon Wilson , the artists are Helen Gaunt and Derek Mosey with assistance from the people of Saltburn.

Below is a shot of the mosaic actually being worked on, shortly before it was unveiled.
Saltburn Mosaic Creation

Horseman, Marton West Beck

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A final sculpture on the Marton West Beck Trail which runs from Brass Castle Lane.
Horseman, Marton West Beck
The horseman stands where the beck ends in Albert Park.
Horseman, Marton West Beck
The silhouettes date from 2000,  were designed by Possibility Saltburn and cut by Creative Cutting Services.