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Terris Novalis Sculptures

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Terris Novalis Sculptures

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Location: County Durham, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Durham and Consett loop from Sunderland

89.3km

06:06

690m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Consett to Rookhope loop

58.9km

04:14

800m

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3. Lanchaster and Annfield Plain loop from Consett

35.3km

02:25

280m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Steve Gambrell

August 17, 2022

The sculptures on the C2C trail are amazing. They represent 140 years of steelmaking at Consett's steel plant. The largest plant in Europe, until it closure in 1980.

Alice Baddeley

October 23, 2023

Perched atop the moors that once housed the Consett Steelworks are two colossal engineering instruments: a Theodolite and a Leveller, soaring 23 feet (7 m) into the sky. These monumental steel sculptures (Terris Novalis), twenty times larger than their real-world counterparts, stand as enduring tributes to the steelworkers of County Durham.

This installation is just one of several artistic commissions commemorating the legacy of the steel industry in this region. The steelworks, which were the lifeblood of the town, ceased operations in 1980, marking the end of a 150-year history of iron and steel production in the Consett area.

Terris Novalis, created by the renowned Turner Prize winner Tony Cragg and translates to 'in newly cultivated lands,' symbolising a fresh chapter in the area's history.

Nebojša Dervišević

May 30, 2022

One of the nicest sculptures along the C2C Cycle Trail

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Location: County Durham, North East England, England, United Kingdom

Terris Novalis Sculptures

1. Durham and Consett loop from Sunderland

2. Consett to Rookhope loop

3. Lanchaster and Annfield Plain loop from Consett

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