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Northumberlandia, also referred to as the Lady of the North, is a vast human landform sculpture located near Cramlington in Northumberland, England. Designed by architect Charles Jencks, the project was completed and opened to the public in 2012. The structure features a reclining female figure stretching 400 meters long, constructed using 1.5 million tonnes of earth excavated from the adjacent Shotton coal mine, and serves as a permanent piece of public land art.
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What is Northumberlandia, and why is it called the Lady of the North?
Northumberlandia is a huge reclining human landform near Cramlington in Northumberland, England. The nickname Lady of the North comes from its recognizable female figure, which can be viewed from paths and higher ground.
Who designed Northumberlandia?
The landform was designed by architect and land artist Charles Jencks. It was completed and opened to the public in 2012 as a large-scale example of contemporary earthwork art.
How large is Northumberlandia?
The sculpture is approximately 400 metres long and forms a reclining figure across the landscape. Its scale means that the full body is easier to understand from above or from viewpoints around the surrounding park.
Can visitors walk around Northumberlandia?
Yes, Northumberlandia was developed as a public landscape with paths around and across the landform. The experience is different from viewing a conventional sculpture because visitors encounter the figure through walking routes and changing viewpoints.
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