Phase Two - Continued
Relief Plaque
Working closely with the landscape architect a seating area was devised that
includes a stone plinth and a bronze plaque depicting the lower valley. The
pennant stone seating area offers panoramic views of Aberfan, the lower valley
and impressive views to the north and the Brecon Beacons. The plaque depicts the
lower section of the trail from Troedyrhiw to Abercynon and makes reference to
points of local interest including Merthyr Vale colliery, the taff trail and the
surrounding villages.
Artist: Craig Pearce
Root Sculpture
The stump and root structure of a dead tree has been used as the basis for this
sculpture. The sculpture depicts a number of insects with the intention of
drawing attention to the variety of insect life that exists in otherwise
seemingly dead trees. Mount Pleasant school was invited on a nature walk along
the trail to talk to the sculptor, who also gave a talk and sculpture
demonstration. Merthyr Tydfil Angling Association and the local authority
Biodiversity Officer also attended to offer useful advice and information to the
children.
Artist: Dai Edwards
Community Painting of Pontygwaith Bridge
This picturesque bridge is only a short walk from the Trevithick trail. This
painting was created by 12 participants during Adult Learners’ Week 2008. Each
person was assigned a specific area of the image and given a separate canvas.
Each person painted their image in their own style, once all the canvasses were
completed and placed together the overall image of the bridge is revealed.
Artist: Craig Pearce
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