Brunel’s Dance is a carved memorial that lies hidden away in Brunel Wood in memory of Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
Update: 31st May 2020
- Added more images
It’s not particularly exciting, but still interesting to look at. It’s a shame one of the totem poles since I was last here in 2016 has now presumably fallen and just the remnants remain. The whole place is a little overgrown and doesn’t look to be very well maintained. There is a carving just behind the main pole but it’s so over grown you can hardly see it let alone make out what it is.
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Watcombe Woods were originally planted as part of I. K. Brunel estate. In 1990 the woodland was badly damaged during heavy storms. Torbay Council commissioned sculptor Keith Barrett to carve a monument from storm damaged trees, in commemoration of I. K. Brunel.
- The main central totem pole is 58 feet and was carved by Keith Barrett from sequoia and represents Brunel’s engineering acheivements.
- Part of the John Musgrave heritage trail.
- Car, there’s free parking at either Brunel Manor or on Brunel Ave. The Carvings are found in the wood between the two.
- Bus, the No. 22 from the Strand heads through St. Mary Church, will take you on its way to Teignmouth.
- Moderate trail with some hills and steps.
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