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Discover the five mysterious Noon Columns dotted around the Forest. Slots cut into these 3-metre-tall oak sculptures, designed by internationally renowned artist David Nash, allow rays of sunlight through at true noon each day.
In 2006, six mysterious pillars appeared in The National Forest. Known as Noon Columns, they were the work of world-renowned artist David Nash. Each of the 3-4m high columns was carved from sustainable English Oak, and each reflects the character of the landscape in which it is situated.
The Needwood and South Derbyshire Noon column stands at Jackson's Bank in the Needwood Forest as is the most natural column of the five to represent the local ancient woodland.
Located at Sence Valley Forest Park, this particular column celebrates the diverse industrial heritage of the local landscape through it’s charred façade and surround of crushed coal and brick.
The Trent Valley Noon Column can be found at Croxall Lakes Nature Reserve in Alrewas and represents the local flood plains of the River Trent.
The Mease and Sence Noon Column is located at Grangewood and signifies the mining heritage of the area.
The Melbourne Parklands Noon Column is located at Lount wood and represents the passage of time, celebrating the past, present, and future of the forest.
The Charnwood Noon Column is located at Billa Barrra and is designed in an organic rising form sits beside a section of dry-stone wall built by local volunteers capturing the rugged upland character of the Charnwood landscape.
