Thistle
Thistle
Thistle
Thistle
Thistle
Thistle
Thistle

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Representation of a thistle flower head that can be found on the trail, on a carved square plinth. Over 100 intricately carved bricks form the complex geometric pattern inspired by this natural form.
Title

Thistle

Date

2009

Medium

ceramic

Measurements

H 110 x W 60 x D 60 cm

Accession number

BB7_SB_S076

Acquisition method

commissioned by Ribble Valley Borough Council

Work type

Sculpture

Owner

Ribble Valley Borough Council

Custodian

Ribble Valley Borough Council

Work status

extant

Access

at all times

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Located at

West Bradford Road, Clitheroe

BB7 4QQ

At one of the two West Bradford Road entrances to Cross Hill Nature Reserve. Ribble Valley Sculpture Trail number 9.