Diving Kingfisher - Trentham Gardens - Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK
N 52° 57.133 W 002° 11.747
30U E 554030 N 5867257
The wood carving of a kingfisher is located in the gardens of the Trentham Estate, on Stone Road in Trentham.
Waymark Code: WM16Y92
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/29/2022
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The wood carving of a diving Kingfisher is located in the gardens of the Trentham Estate, on Stone Road in Trentham.
The Kingfisher carving can be seen between the river and the lake on the edge of the wetlands on the Capability Brown Walk at Trentham Gardens.
The ‘Capability’ Brown walk is a mile-long walk around Trentham Lake with wood carvings to spot along the way.
Capability Brown was employed at the Trentham Estate from 1759 to 1780, and his work included extending the mile-long lake and the landscaping of the surrounding parklands.
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The Kingfisher carving was created in 2016 by Andy Burgess a professional Chainsaw Wood Sculptor.
A plaque located near to the carving gives the following information;
Kingfisher
By Andy burgess, 2016
Did you know... Although Kingfishers look
bright blue, they're actually brown. Their
blue colouring is the result of light striking
specially modified layers of feather cells.
The Trentham Estate'Andy Burgess is a professional Chainsaw Wood Sculptor, who carves with chainsaws and power tools. He started carving in 2009 and initially received great help and inspiration from his brother Tim Burgess – also a full time Chainsaw Wood Sculptor.
He provides a wide range of bespoke sculptures for private and public customers as well as for large corporate clients.'
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