Yet another sculpture, believed to be the work of the artist dubbed the Borrowdale Banksy, has been discovered on the Lake District fells.
Steve Wingrove, of Trethowel, near St Austell in Cornwall, was out with his son, Chris, of Kendal, bagging Wainwrights when they came across the distinctive slate half circle which could be the handiwork of the elusive artist.
It was found on Barf, above Thornthwaite, framing Bassenthwaite and the countryside below.
“We decided to plan a Saturday father and son day walk as we rarely walk together as we live so far apart,” said Steve.
“Barf was our destination and we decided to do the climb via Bishop’s rock on the spur of the moment and not taking the route through the forest. My son spotted the stone sculpture and knew what it was immediately.
“As the path to it was very loose because of my age I decided to stay back.
“I was amazed at the construction of it. I spent my working life in the building industry and was amazed as to how the person who did this managed to get to the place, build the structure with out being seen. It is beyond me.
“The sculpture is off the track, but near a precipice. I would not encourage people who are not experienced walkers to seek this out as the approach and descent is very steep and there is a lot of loose scree.
“On the whole it was an experience to remember and I managed to bag three Wainwrights as well. It all made for a good day on the hills.”
