Other places · North East England
The Old Transformers
In or near Consett.
The Old Transformers — Public artwork (sculpture) by David Kemp.
Carole Jeffery — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- East Tanfield · 5.5 km
- Free entry
About
The Old Transformers is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by David Kemp.". Coordinates: 54.8624°, -1.7715°.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Old Transformers are large sculptures representing an ironmaster and a coal miner, located on the Durham Moors near Leadgate. They overlook the site of the former Consett Steelworks, which was once the largest steelworks in Europe. The sculptures were created from obsolete industrial components and are situated along a long-distance cycle path.
Place summary
The Old Transformers is located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the parish of Stanley, postcode DH9. It is a notable site, although specific details regarding its historical significance or architectural features are not provided.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8624, -1.7715
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Stanley
- Postcode
- DH9 8PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Durham
- Nearest railway station
- East Tanfield — 5.5 km
- Official site
- www.davidkemp.uk.com
Sources
- osm: n317034903 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Old Transformers?
- The Old Transformers is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH9 8PJ), in the parish of Stanley.
- What is The Old Transformers?
- The Old Transformers — Public artwork (sculpture) by David Kemp.
- How do I get to The Old Transformers?
- The nearest railway station is East Tanfield, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH9 8PJ.
- How do I get to The Old Transformers?
- The nearest railway station is East Tanfield, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH9 8PJ.