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Pecking Order Pole
Pecking Order Pole

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A trunk of Norway spruce with nine birds were carved into the pole, representing a selection of those to be found at Lake Vyrnwy. At the top is the area's largest raptor, the buzzard. Beneath, in descending order, are a grey heron, kingfisher, great spotted woodpecker, tawny owl, black grouse, crossbill, nuthatch and jay. The tree was due to be felled for safety reasons having died through natural causes including the boring and burrowing effects of the spruce bark beetle, which block the sap routes that feed the tree. After felling the top 30 ft (9 m), scaffolding was erected around the remaining 30 ft trunk. The final carving (the jay) was designed by Glenn Evans, of Llanwddyn Primary School, following a competition held by the school. The carving took eight weeks to complete.

Title

Pecking Order Pole

Date

c.1999

Medium

Norway spruce

Measurements

H 915 x W (?) x D (?) cm

Accession number

SY10_AEB_S001

Acquisition method

commissioned by Severn Trent Water

Work type

Sculpture

Owner

Severn Trent Water

Custodian

Severn Trent Water

Work status

extant

Access

at all times

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Located at

B4393, Llanwddn

SY10 0NA

Located on a verge on the lakeside, midway between the dam and the boat hire car park.