Conceived and designed by artist Aidan Shingler, this 21st Century Stone Circle and Celestial Amphitheatre is intended to inspire, entertain, engage and educate.
Throughout my life, I have been enchanted by the mystery and magic of the stars. The inspiration for the StarDisc stems from a vision to create environments where people from all walks of life can gather, contemplate, and connect with whatever lies beyond the sphere of our world. The StarDisc is a temple without walls.
- Aidan Shingler 2011
© Aidan Shingler 2008
StarDisc facts:
- Location:
- Stoney Wood, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, UK, Planet Earth
- Latitude:
- 53.0859 N
- Longitude:
- 1.5781 W
The StarDisc spans 12 metres. Carved into black granite is a star chart that mirrors the northern hemisphere’s night sky. The surface of the stone circle is inscribed with the constellations, their names, and a depiction of the Milky Way. Black stone has been chosen to evoke the darkness of deep space. Contrasting with the star chart is a perimeter of silver/grey granite on which 12 seats are positioned. The seats denote the months of the year. By night, 72 lights illuminate the StarDisc, powered by our nearest star - the Sun.