Three mighty monoliths to connect ancient site with new community

THREE modern monoliths echoing the ancient Neolithic stones which are scattered across the Cornish landscape are to be installed in and around Newquay.

- by GUARDIAN REPORTER

The permanent public sculptures, The Newquay Monoliths by artist Robin Sullivan, will be located in three sites across the town - from the oldest known settlement, the Bronze age Barrowfields, to the most recent settlement in the new suburb of Nansledan, via the community hub at Newquay Orchard.

The first sculpture at Barrowfields will be ready this month with the other two being installed shortly afterwards.

The project will be officially unveiled on Sunday, September 7, at the Barrowfields with ALMA Field Day, a seasonal celebration of art, music and creativity inspired by the people, landscape and stories of Newquay.

Robin said: "The project has been amazing, it's so lovely to get to know the communities of Newquay and discover the places that hold significance to individuals. Everyone has given so much of themselves - it's been a real honour to help bring these differing perspectives together within the three sculptures."