The Fossil Tree – Leeds Liverpool Canal – Apperley Bridge, UK - Abstract Public Sculptures on Waymarking.com

A SUSTRANS cycle network milestone marker on national route 66. At this point it is sharing the towpath of the Leeds – Liverpool canal. Route 66 links Manchester with Kingston-upon-Hull.

SUSTRANS is an organisation that promotes the use of cycles as a green form of transport. A national network of cycle routes is being developed in conjunction with local councils. Wherever possible the routes avoid roads, but in some places have to share the road network.

As part of the millennium celebrations 1000 mileposts have been installed at various positions throughout the whole SUSTRANS network. Each one gives directions and distances to nearby places on the cycle route.

The style of this sign is a tree, with a timeline from pre-history to the near future. It shows a series of fossils progressing upwards, from simple to complex life. However as you get to the top the progression goes from bicycles to petrol tanks running dry. The message is clear, be green and use cycles rather than cars.

The branches on the tree are direction pointers.
The milestones were presented to each local community in the bare metal state that can be seen on this one. Each community was encouraged to paint them using their own colour scheme, but this one has been left bare.

Further details of the mile posts can be found at this web site. (visit link)

Title: The Fossil Tree Artist: John Mills Media (materials) used: Metal Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Leeds Liverpool Canal tow path Date of creation or placement: 1/1/2001

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