Angel of the North, Steel sculpture in Gateshead, England
The 20-meter-tall steel structure extends its wings across 54 meters, forming a 3.5-degree angle to create the appearance of extended arms.
The sculpture emerged on a former coal mining site in February 1998, following a design by sculptor Antony Gormley funded by the National Lottery.
The monumental figure stands as a representation of industrial transformation in Northeast England, marking the shift from manufacturing to service economy.
The sculpture required 600 tons of concrete foundations reaching 20 meters deep to withstand winds of up to 160 kilometers per hour.
The steel body weighs 50 tons while each wing measures 55 tons, making it visible to approximately 90,000 daily travelers on nearby roads.
Location: Lamesley
Inception: 1994
Creator: Antony Gormley
Official opening: February 15, 1998
Height: 20 m
Width: 54 m
Made from material: steel
Creator: Antony Gormley
Address: Durham Rd, Low Eighton, Gateshead NE9 7TY, UK NE9 7TY Low Eighton NE9 7TY Low Eighton
Website: https://gateshead.gov.uk/article/3957/Angel-of-the-North
GPS coordinates: 54.91411,-1.58942
Latest update: May 28, 2025 00:45
Newcastle upon Tyne and its neighbor Gateshead form a lively urban area in the northeast of England, where industrial history meets contemporary creation. The city retains traces of its medieval past with Castle Keep, a 12th-century fortress, while Grey's Monument reflects 19th-century political reforms. The Victoria Tunnel showcases the period when Newcastle was a major coal industry hub. For culture enthusiasts, the Great North Museum houses archaeological and natural history collections, the Theatre Royal has offered various performances since 1837, and BALTIC provides a space for contemporary art in an old grain mill. The two banks of the Tyne River offer contrasting experiences. In Newcastle, St James' Park has hosted local football matches for over a century, and Fenwick department store continues a 140-year-old shopping tradition. across the river in Gateshead, the Sage Gateshead offers musical programming in a modern building from 2004, and the Angel of the North, a large steel sculpture visible from the highway, has become a recognizable landmark of the region. This destination combines industrial heritage, Georgian architecture, and recent cultural projects.
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