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Old 19-01-2005, 21:57   #15
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Re: Panopticons

Panopticon n. Structure, space or device providing a comprehensive or panoramic view.
That is the definition.

Panopticons and Land are projects of the East Lancashire Environmental Arts Network (ELEAN), managed by Mid Pennine Arts and supported by the Northwest Development Agency, the East Lancashire Partnership Regional Park programme, Arts Council England North West, Lancashire County Council, the local authorities of Blackburn with Darwen, Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle, Ribble Valley and Rossendale, and Pendle Leisure Trust
These are the people involved in the project

Panopticons is an ambitious four-year project to create six new architect-designed landmarks for East Lancashire – one in each district. They will take the form of shelters, viewing platforms or beacons and will be built on high-point sites on key routes around the East Lancashire Regional Park, commanding stunning views.
Their definition, note "commanding stunning views"

They are to be called Panopticons – literally 'all-seeing' structures – and will be a unique and striking attraction for local people and visitors, a symbol of the regeneration of East Lancashire.
What can you say to that.

I was going to add a photo(but will have to sort out how?), taken whilst out walking on Leck Fells, its called The 3 Men
a totally natural thing built on a high point on the fells, and am sure that others who venture out on to the hills have also seen many good views and monuments that blend in with the surroundings. So why spoil the Coppice with one of these "Man Made" thoughtless things.
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