Climbs 28
Rocktype Limestone
Altitude 86m a.s.l
Faces all
John Frankland's Untitled Boulder © Sid Sherborne
A work of art - literally. John Frankland's Untitled Boulder (2001). The boulder is 4m high, weighs 100 tonnes and was transported from Portland to the grounds of the stately home for climbers to climb on. The boulder has a easy slab face, two vertical faces and a more difficult overhanging face.
The rock has become a bit unstable and is showing signs of fracturing so we no longer allow climbing on it.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but it was a decision we simply had to make to preserve the sculpture.
Many Thanks, Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park