2020

SD6827 : View towards Blackburn from the Panopticon in Corporation park

taken 4 years ago, near to Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, England

View towards Blackburn from the Panopticon in Corporation park
View towards Blackburn from the Panopticon in Corporation park
This battlement viewing platform in Corporation Park (SD6729 : Colourfields, the Panopticon in Corporation Park) stands more than 200 metres above sea level allowing long views over Blackburn and the West Pennine Moors although much of that is obscured by the trees in Summer. This view is looking through a gap in the trees and the focal point is Wainwright Bridge, the distinctive, blue bridge over the railway at Bolton Junction (SD 6812 2739). The dual carriageway main road is Wainwright Way, part of the city’s ring road. The tall church tower and spire is all that remains of St Peter’s Church (SD 6801 2778).
Panopticons

Panopticons (2003 – 2007) was a unique creative project created by the East Lancashire Environmental Arts Network (ELEAN).

The project was set up to erect a series of 21st-century landmarks, or Panopticons (structures providing a comprehensive view), located across East Lancashire as symbols of the renaissance of the area.

The Panopticons are a unique series of 21st century landmarks, designed to attract visitors into the countryside to enjoy the stunning landscapes and wealth of attractions on offer in Pennine Lancashire. Each Panopticon is situated on a high point site commanding spectacular views, and are all within easy reach of the M65 motorway.

The four structures are: Atom near Wycoller SD9339 : The Panopticon Above Wycoller, Colourfields in Blackburn SD6729 : Colourfields, the Panopticon in Corporation Park, Halo SD7923 : The Halo at Top o'Slate at Haslingden and The Singing Ringing Tree above Burnley SD8528 : The Singing Ringing Tree above Burnley.


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Geographical Context: City, Town centre Camera: Panasonic DC-G9 other tags: Cityscape Blackburn City Centre Ring Road Church Tower Spire Bridge Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SD6827, 294 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
David Dixon   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 13 September, 2020   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 14 September, 2020
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SD 681 273 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:44.5145N 2:29.0899W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SD 672 291
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South-southeast (about 157 degrees)
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