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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · North East England

Brough Deadman Gill Touchstone Fold

In or near Helbeck.

Free admission

Brough Deadman Gill Touchstone Fold — a public art in england-north-east, United Kingdom.

Deadman Gill Touchstone Fold (detail) - geograph.org.uk - 5954642

Russel Wills — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Warcop · 7.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Brough Deadman Gill Touchstone Fold is a public art located in england-north-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

Brough Deadman Gill Touchstone Fold features balanced river stone sculptures created by artist Andy Goldsworthy. It is located near Brough and is accessible from the road, offering a unique artistic experience in a natural setting.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lune Forest SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Appleby Fells SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Brough Deadman Gill Touchstone Fold is a public art installation located in North-East England. This piece is notable for its unique design and contribution to the local landscape. It serves as a representation of contemporary artistic expression in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.5648, -2.2755
Nearest railway station
Warcop7.6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Brough Deadman Gill Touchstone Fold?
Brough Deadman Gill Touchstone Fold is in North-East England, United Kingdom.
What is Brough Deadman Gill Touchstone Fold?
Brough Deadman Gill Touchstone Fold — a public art in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Brough Deadman Gill Touchstone Fold?
The nearest railway station is Warcop, about 7.6 km away. Its coordinates are 54.5648°, -2.2755°.
Is Brough Deadman Gill Touchstone Fold a protected site?
Yes — Brough Deadman Gill Touchstone Fold is part of the Lune Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Appleby Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Brough Deadman Gill Touchstone Fold free to visit?
Yes, Brough Deadman Gill Touchstone Fold is free to enter.
How do I get to Brough Deadman Gill Touchstone Fold?
The nearest railway station is Warcop, about 7.6 km away.