Greatham Creek ‘Saltern 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;
‘White noise and silent wings, salt and slippy waters.’
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
RSPB Saltholme Seal hide - Lucy Chapman
Did you Know?
One of Hartlepool’s best-kept secrets. Rich in plant life and fringed with deciduous woodland, the creek provides a rich and varied habitat for many species, including seal, kingfisher, water vole and owl. The reserve has features along its length – such as shingle beds and heavily vegetated earth banks that support cow parsley, garlic mustard and herb robert plant species.
Download our Heritage guide to find out more about the Wildlife throughout Tees Valley;
Gallery
images by Chris Chapman Visuals
Gallery - Greatham Creek
Images by Angela Cooper provided by Teesmouth Field Centre
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