The Coldstones Cut is a piece of public art on a monumental scale. Created by the artist Andrew Sabin as a sculptural response to the Coldstones Quarry at Pateley Bridge, the sculpture functions as an array of platforms from which visitors can view both the spectacular quarry hole and limestone quarrying operation, and the landscape of the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Beauty and beyond. The sculpture also functions as an interpretive medium for the surrounding landscape, its industrial heritage and its relationship with the quarry.
The Coldstones Cut combines the curious conventions of a contemporary streetscape with the brute impressiveness of ancient stone block constructions. Perched at a height of 1375 feet above sea level, it can be freely explored by visitors who can walk the street and the various winding paths within and experience the extraordinary vistas which the platforms expose.
How innovative, Cherie
It is amazing and I am ashamed to say that I didn’t photograph the fabulous circular plaque on the second tower. It pointed to to places ‘near and far’ showing the distance as the crow flies.
Stunning views… although I’m not too sure about the quarry!
The quarry is quite hidden until you walk up the hillside.
http://thecoldstonescut.org/index.php?p=the-coldstones-cut-story
Now that you mention it, this reminded me of Quarr Abbey (grade I building) on the Isle of Wight. It’s worth a visit if you ever go there.
I will add it to my ‘to do list’ for when we are allowed to venture much further afield than we are now.