Carving Two, Locke Park, Barnsley, UK
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wireworm
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A carved totem type sign pole in Locke Park
Waymark Code: WMBRBB
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/16/2011
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This pole has a carved face with the words "Play Area", "Lookout" and two alternate arrows carved below.
Joseph Locke 1805-1860 was a noted english civil engineer. In 1861 his widow, Pheobe, made a gift which was to purchase some land for the benefit of the people of Barnsley. Land was acquired and the Peoples Park was opened. This is now known as Locke Park and looked after by Barnsley MBC. In the park is a statue of Joseph Locke, waymark WMA4QB.
The park is situated on park Road, Barnsley where the main gate is; the entrance to the free car park is in Keresforth Hall Road where there is a welcome notice board and map.
web site for the park-http://www.lockepark.org.uk/home.htm
Type of wood carving: Combination of carving tools
Other type:
Totem pole.
Approximate size/height: Seven feet.
Type of wood: Oak
Artist's Name: Not listed
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