Pendle’s Panopticon, ‘Atom’, was officially launched on Friday 22nd September, 2006 by Mayor of Pendle, Councillor George Adams and designer Peter Meacock at a celebratory event in Wycoller Country Park.
The event was the climax of three years’ work to create the unique, egg-shaped 'Atom', designed by Peter Meacock with Katarina Novomestska and Architecture Central Workshop. The bronze-coated structure provides both a striking contemporary viewing point and shelter from which to enjoy the stunning surrounding landscape, and an intriguing and beautiful object which can be viewed from afar.
Nick Hunt, Director of Mid Pennine Arts and Master of Ceremonies at the launch event, commented, “By contrast with our first Panopticon in Blackburn, an urban context, 'Atom'
highlights one of the most beautiful rural settings in Lancashire. We hope it will encourage a wider public to discover Wycoller and from there to go on and explore the delights of the surrounding countryside.”
Image: 'Atom'
Directions
From the M65 J14, take the first exit on to the A6068 to Keighley. After almost two miles at another roundabout, take the second exit (again the A6068 to Keighley). Two miles further on, at Laneshaw Bridge, turn right on to a minor road signposted Haworth. After another two miles, turn into the car-park for Wycoller Country Park on your right. 'Atom' is clearly visible down a slight slope to the left and a short walk on a gravel path will take you to the entrance.
Click here for a multimap reference
NB the car-park is identified on the map by the blue 'p' symbol
