Leicestershire and South Derbyshire Noon Column, England, UK
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GeoRams
N 52° 41.878 W 001° 24.277
30U E 607808 N 5839866
Part of the National Forest Company’s LANDshapes project, this Noon Column is made of English Oak, the sun will shine through the vertical slot for 10-15 minutes at ‘true’ noon on midsummer and midwinter’s days.
Waymark Code: WM644E
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/30/2009
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The sun will shine through the vertical slot for 10-15 minutes at ‘true’ noon on midsummer and midwinter’s days, creating a line of light in the shadow cast by the column. ‘True noon’ in the Leicestershire and South Derbyshire Coalfield Zone occurs at 1.04pm in summer time and 12.04pm in wintertime. This cycle links the sculpture to the passage of time – celebrating the past, present and future of the Forest. Created by internationally renowned artist David Nash, this sculpture celebrates the diverse industrial heritage of the local landscape through it’s charred façade and surround of crushed coal and brick. The sculpture is one of six that reflect and interpret the distinctive nature of the six landscape zones that make up The National Forest.
Visit Instructions:
Only one log per location per person. You should log your own waymarked sundials as well.
GPS in photo optional.