WOODHENGE

Woodhenge was conceived by sculptor Jeff Higley and planned with the Country Park manager Paul Browne. It formed the focal point of a new Nature Trail. Initially, there was four sculptures created from oaks felled during the re-creation of a wood pasture area. Local groups and children attended workshops to assist with the carving throughout the process. The Nature Trail opened on 27th September 2005.

MAYOR AND MAYORESS

27/09/2005 ©Brian Ecott

In declaring the Nature Trail open Councillor Elliman spoke of the importance of the venture and the need for open spaces like Hainault Forest. He praised the work of the sculptors. Jeff Higley in turn thanked Paul Browne for his perseverance, who, despite many setbacks, had finally seen the concept materialise.

ON THE NATURE TRAIL

27/09/2005 ©Brian Ecott

Paul Browne, Jeff Higley, the Mayor and Mayoress with two youngsters, on the Grasshopper bridge which formed part of the new nature trail. To learn more about the Moonmoth Nature Trail please click this link.

FIRE AND EARTH

09/07/2017 ©Raymond Small

'Earth and Fire' sculptured by Jeff Higley.

WIND

09/07/2017 ©Raymond Small

A curving group symbolising 'Wind' sculptured by Cheryl Hughes.

WATER

09/07/2017 ©Raymond Small

The twisting form of  'Water' sculptured by Kate Pyper.

HUMAN INTERVENTION

09/07/2017 ©Raymond Small

'Human Intervention' sculptured by Clint Chalonner. Three pointed uprights suggest an early dwelling and other facets of human life are represented by holes, pegs and a mysterious hatch.