Name: The Shepherd

Location: Human Nature Garden

Installed: unknown

Artist: PIXIE Mushroom Sussex chainsaw carvings

Information:

The shepherd has a flock of sheep and a faithful sheepdog.

The original shepherd sculpture ‘Ted’ was carved by Dave Lucas of The Woodland Centre Chainsaw Carvers 2012 from a cedar tree which had been damaged in a storm. The shepherd was replaced in 2023 after Ted became damaged beyond repair.

The shepherd was funded by grounds maintenance contractors idverde UK from their Community Investment Fund.