Phoenix Labyrinth On Stone Jetty - Morecambe, UK
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dtrebilc
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This labyrinth in the shape of a phoenix is near the beginning of a stone jetty leading out into Morecambe Bay. It was made as part of the Tern Project collection of public artworks along the promenade and jetty.
Waymark Code: WMRT3W
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/01/2016
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The town of Morecambe was formed from a number of small villages after the arrival of a railway line in 1850 made the area a popular tourist destination.
The promenade along the sea front formed part of the town's sea defences, but had been weakened by a number of storms. In addition the town's popularity declined in the mid 20th Century.
In the early 1990s Morecambe received government funding to address both issues. Over a period of time the sea wall was repaired and strengthened . At the same time the Tern Project was established to incorporate public works of art into the structure to attract visitors.
Celebrating the birds and other diverse wildlife of Morecambe Bay, the TERN project is a stunning series of various award-winning sculptures situated along Morecambe's seafront and promenade.
The jetty originally formed part of a harbour at Morecambe but that no longer exists. Morecambe also used to have 2 wooden piers, but these have both been removed and the when the jetty was strengthened as part of the flood defences it became a natural replacement for the piers and is widely used by tourists wishing to get a close up view of Morecambe Bay.
The labyrinth is near the beginning of the jetty and is in the shape of a phoenix, a mythical bird that cyclically is reborn or regenerated. It is a fitting symbol for the regenerated jetty.
The start of the labyrinth is the bird's mouth and at the centre is a purple stone in the shape of an egg.
Availability: Public
Status: Permanent
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Location:
The Stone Jetty
Marine Parade
Morecambe, Lancashire United Kingdom
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Visit Instructions:
Pictures desired but not required. Please post your thoughts and feelings inspired by the labyrinth.