Name: The Shepherd
Location: Human Nature Garden
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Installed: 2012
Artist: Pixie Mushrooms chainsaw carvings
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The shepherd has a flock of sheep and a faithful sheepdog ‘Treacle’.
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.