Piercebridge Touchstone
RUSS COLEMAN
Our island was sculpted by ice when the planet warmed, so receding glaciers left erratics. Stones from another place further north were carried along in the ice. Ancient time travellers that helped shape this place.
The artist sculpts and polishes the stones to reveal their true beauty. Delicate yet robust each piece gives visitors a direct connection to the land on which they stand.
The piece is etched with words ‘Pro-gradi’, meaning slow progress from pro (advance before) gradi to walk forward.
How it works
use the map to find the sculpture
Take a rubbing from the steel plaque in the passport booklet
post a picture of your rubbing or a selfie with the sculpture
How many can you collect?
Care to share?
Upload your photos to Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. #teessculpturetrail
Piercebridge Roman Fort - Peter Giroux
Did you Know?
Piercebridge Roman Fort is one of a number of forts built along Dere Street, which was one of the most important roads in Roman Britain. The fort seen today is thought to have been built around 270 AD or soon after.
Download our Heritage guide to find out more about the Romans in the Tees Valley
Gallery - Piercebridge Touchstone
images by Chris Chapman Visuals
Gallery - Piercebridge
images by Peter Giroux
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