Musings from the Merse
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Or so it says on the Ordinance Survey map. One of several sculptures scattered over a large area of Dumfries and Galloway countryside. No signs, no parking, no explanations. We can only guess at the titles but 'Odd Couple' might cover both Moore's
The third statue is obviously not an HM. Again no explanation. Title could be 'Nude with Codpiece' PPs concealed behind a slab of mossy copper.
Labels: Dumfries, Henry Moore, Public Art
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I have found this description:
Tony Keswick, a local Laird, was a good friend of the famous Henry Moore and it was through their influences that the world famous statues were placed amongst these most picturesque hills and glens of Glenkiln in Irongray Parish. To visit, take the A75 from Dumfries to Stranraer and in 6 miles west of Dumfries, turn right for the village of Shawhead. In a mile turn right in the village then keep left and in about 2 miles up a narrow country tar-surfaced road you will come to the King and Queen statue on the left and Glenkilns Reservoir on your right. There is a car parking area at the top of the reservoir beside the statue of John the Baptist. Thereafter proceed on foot to the various locations. You can pick up a brochure at the local Tourist Office to show the location of various statues within the area
So the guy with the copper codpiece is John the Baptist.
CarPark: two cars maximum.
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Tony Keswick, a local Laird, was a good friend of the famous Henry Moore and it was through their influences that the world famous statues were placed amongst these most picturesque hills and glens of Glenkiln in Irongray Parish. To visit, take the A75 from Dumfries to Stranraer and in 6 miles west of Dumfries, turn right for the village of Shawhead. In a mile turn right in the village then keep left and in about 2 miles up a narrow country tar-surfaced road you will come to the King and Queen statue on the left and Glenkilns Reservoir on your right. There is a car parking area at the top of the reservoir beside the statue of John the Baptist. Thereafter proceed on foot to the various locations. You can pick up a brochure at the local Tourist Office to show the location of various statues within the area
So the guy with the copper codpiece is John the Baptist.
CarPark: two cars maximum.
