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MONUMENTA ROMANA BY CHARLES HOLLAND ARCHITECTS , SHEPHERDSWELL
AFTER THE BLACK GOLD BY CHANNEL , WOMENSWOLD
After the Black Gold takes its inspiration from the local mining heritage of Woolage village . The piece is purposely simple ; it takes the form of a timber structure supporting two lean-to roof pitches which together provide shelter for a bench . The sculpture is oriented on the axis towards the old colliery to draw a connection to the site ’ s history and to benefit from the existing view of it from the recreation ground .
The structure invites walkers on the North Downs Way trail to sit , rest , and consider the layers of human intervention in this landscape . On one side you can see the beautiful views looking out towards the colliery and on the other side the houses and play area of the village .
HOW TO GET THERE : Section : 12 - Canterbury to Shepherdswell Nearest postcode : CT4 6SJ What 3 words : fault . wicked . cabbies Where to start ? Snowdown station or Woolage Village Green What to expect : Low hills , valleys and villages Full route : This sculpture is on section 12 of the North Downs Way from Canterbury to Shepherdswell 10.5 miles ( 16.8km )
In a hurry ? It ’ s just 1.1 miles from Snowdown station .
Time to explore ? Challenge yourself on the first steps on the road to Rome , part of the Via Francigena , load up your backpack and hit the trail . First , spend time exploring the three sites of historic Canterbury that make up its UNESCO World Heritage Site , then follow the North Downs Way towards Dover .
MAKE A DAY OF IT : Eat & Drink : The Jackdaw in the quaint village of Denton , which was used as a setting for the famous Battle of Britain film , offers wholesome pub grub and a warm welcome . Explore : Canterbury , Patrixbourne , Shepherdswell and East Kent Railway . Travelling with mini-explorers ? Explore the sculpture and play in the nearby recreation area .
MONUMENTA ROMANA BY CHARLES HOLLAND ARCHITECTS , SHEPHERDSWELL
Sited on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail and located on the edge of the Waldershare Estate opposite the Belvedere , this is an early 17th-century Palladian folly designed by Lord Burlington . The Monumenta Romana sculpture is fabricated from salvaged timber that has been recycled from flooring , barrels and even sea groynes ,
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