The Star-Crossed Queen
The Star-Crossed Queen
The Star-Crossed Queen
The Star-Crossed Queen
The Star-Crossed Queen
The Star-Crossed Queen
The Star-Crossed Queen

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A large, circular engraved map of the constellations visible from this location. This work was commissioned as part of a series of public art initiatives in this area of North Sheffield (the 'Journeys to Hidden Places' project). Earthworks have been uncovered here thought to be from the Brigantes a Celtic tribe, 1 AD. Cartimandua was Queen of the Brigantes.
Title

The Star-Crossed Queen

Date

2011

Medium

slate & concrete

Accession number

S9_JO_S114

Acquisition method

created as part of the Journeys to Hidden Places public art strategy for Firth Park and Wincobank in Sheffield

Work type

Sign or marker

Owner

Sheffield City Council

Custodian

Sheffield City Council

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

8th March 2011

Access

at all times

Inscription description

around the edge: STAR CROSSED QUEEN OF NORTHERN LANDS - THREE IN THE DARK AND FROZEN- SHINES A BEACON TO GUIDE US HOME- CARTIMANDUA RULER OF THE BRIGANTES

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Located at

Wincobank Common, off Jenkin Road, Sheffield

S9 1AY

Located on Roman Ridge in the centre of the common, accessible from Jenkin Road.