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With the completion of the two year project to restore and enhance this historic landmark the Environment Agency are looking to work in partnership with local and national development bodies to continue the regeneration of the harbour and surrounding area. It is intended that this will be a catalyst for the wider regeneration of the area.

Following the Environment Agency's ethos of recycle and reuse, David was commissioned by the Environment Agency to produce two permanent public art displays, from stones used to create the emergency flood dam when the dock lockgates collapsed, as the finishing touches.

Photograph - courtesy of the Environment Agency

The first, hewn from 6ft blocks of red Forest sandstone from Cope's Quarry in Blakeney, is a series of standing stones forming 'Points of Compass', inspired by the history of Lydney as 'The Gateway to the Forest of Dean'. As people walk round them they will see the words, 'North', 'South', 'East', and 'West', carved in foot-high letters.

The second function as 'Points of View' characterised by stones with circular holes bored into them offering glimpses of recognisable landmarks across the Severn Estuary with accompanying text plates mounted to the side of each hole.

For further information about Lydney Docks please visit Lydney Area in Partnership's website.

Photography: Elaine Presdee

 

 

     

 

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