
In January 2005 Cumbria was hit by storms, these caused hundreds of trees to be uprooted at Skelwith. This Henge is a monument to the trees that died in these storms, bringing together themes of ancient monuments and folklore.
These are shown in different elements of the sculpture, the circular layout, circles being a symbol of strength and life, the alignment of the centrepiece north to south and the faces to represent the spirits of these wise old oaks.

I wanted to create a tribute to the trees giving the trees a new purpose and life, providing seats amongst the circle where viewers can sit, look and think.
By Katie Eveson

The opening of Skelwith Henge featured on Border Television news in July 2007.
For more on Skelwith Henge view links below:
http://www.skelwithfold.co.uk/Skelwith-fold-Gallery.php?Group=5&Name=Skelwith%20Henge
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cumbria/4304608.stm
http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk//display.var.833438.0.big_things_grow_from_fallen_oaks.php