The Coldstones Cut Story

Coldstones Quarry situated on Greenhow Hill is one of the highest quarries in England. Despite its huge size, the quarry is hidden from view by its location and by a protective earth bund. In 2006, following changes to the quarry boundaries, it was decided to replace a simple existing viewing platform with something more lasting and to provide a significant piece of public art which could add to the appeal and to the educational benefits of the site.

Nidderdale visual arts, a local voluntary arts group, together with Hanson Aggregates which operates the quarry, offered a design commission to Andrew Sabin. You can read how Andrew developed his design concept for the sculpture and the elements which influenced his thinking.

The design process took 3 years, requiring artistic and technical assessment about the site and construction methods. There was also a lengthy public consultation about the proposals which demonstrated large public support. The partners in the project including Harrogate Borough Council and The Nidderdale Plus Partnership developed the proposals; planning permission and funding were obtained in late 2009. Construction commenced on site in March 2010 and the sculpture was officially opened by Dr. Penelope Curtis, Director of Tate Britain on 16th September 2010.

 

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The Coldstones Cut in pictures

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Principal photographer: Paul Harris
Additional photography: Steve Colbourne

The Coldstones Cut in pictures

Coldstones Cut in the making

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut in the making

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut in the making

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut in the making

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut in the making

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut in the making

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut in the making

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut in the making

Always wear a helmet on-site!

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut in the making

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut in the making

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut in the making

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut Launch Event

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut Launch Event

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut Launch Event

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut Launch Event

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut Launch Event

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut Launch Event

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Views from the Coldstones Cut

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Information panel at the Coldstones Cut

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

What a view!

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Wildlife at the Coldstones Cut

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

360º views from the Coldstones Cut

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

The Coldstone Cut at dawn

Photo credit Steve Colbourne, 2010

The Coldstone Cut at dawn

Photo credit Steve Colbourne, 2010

The Coldstone Cut at dawn

Photo credit Steve Colbourne, 2010

Up comes the sun

Photo credit Steve Colbourne, 2010

The Coldstone Cut at dawn

Photo credit Steve Colbourne, 2010

The Coldstone Cut at dawn

Photo credit Steve Colbourne, 2010

The Coldstone Cut at dawn

Photo credit Steve Colbourne, 2010

The Coldstone Cut at dawn

Photo credit Steve Colbourne, 2010

Coldstones Cut December 2010

photo credit Bob Orange

Coldstones Cut December 2010 (2)

Photo credit Bob Orange

Coldstones Cut December 2010 (3)

Photo credit Bob Orange

Coldstones Cut December 2010 (4)

Photo credit Bob Orange

Coldstones Cut December 2010 (5)

Photo credit Bob Orange

Dawn on the shortest day of the year, December 2010

Photo credit Bob Orange, 2010

Dawn on the shortest day of the year, December 2010

Photo credit Bob Orange, 2010

Dawn on the shortest day of the year, December 2010

Photo credit Bob Orange, 2010

Holly Wilson the 10,000th visitor
The trophy!
The team at the Bruntwood Award. Photo credit Paul Harris
The Bruntwood, Arup Arts and Business Award 2011. Photo credit Paul Harris
The Bruntwood, Arup Arts and Business Award 2011.
Visitors 4th May 2011

copyright Anthony Greenwood, 2011

Visitors 4th May 2011

Copyright Anthony Greenwood, 2011

The Coldstones Cut Book

copyright Paul Harris,2011

The Coldstones Cut May 2011

Photo credit Anthony Greenwood, May 2011

Cuban Lift at the Coldstones Cut June 2011

Cuban Lift the famous band which specialises in playing music from South America using a mixture of traditional instruments such as pan pipes, bongos and rain sticks and contemporary flutes and guitars, at the Coldstones Cut. The band then went on to play at the Old Workhouse in Pateley Bridge to draw an end to the very successful North Yorkshire Open Studios event.

Photo taken by Biddy Noakes

The Cuban Lift June 2011

Photo taken by Biddy Noakes

The Working Quarry

Photo credit Bob Orange 2011

Coldstones Cut illuminated December 2011
The Coldstones Cut in December 2011