Beamish Shorthorns - Beamish, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
N 54° 52.600 W 001° 39.442
30U E 586147 N 6081893
These four cows stand alongside the The Consett and Sunderland Railway Path where it passes close to the entrance to Beamish Open Air Museum.
Waymark Code: WM19WYH
Location: North East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/29/2024
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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he Consett and Sunderland Railway Path is a rails to trails cycle and foot path. It is the SUSTRANS National Cycle Route 7 and follows the route of an early mineral railway, The Stanhope and Tyne that opened in 1834. link

There are a number of sculptures along the route and this one was sculpted by Sally Matthews.

The four cows are made from recycled parts from a mechanical digger. They are walking towards a road bridge that crosses the route of the trail.
Title of Piece: Beamish Shorthorns

Artist: Sally Matthews

Material/Media: Scrap Metal

Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Consett and Sunderland Railway Path close to Beamish Open Air Museum

Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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