Elephant Rock event space

  • Description

    Located in the Headland Promenade in Hartlepool, Elephant Rock is more than just an event space – it’s a tribute to local heritage and a beacon for community regeneration. In the late 19th century, construction sought to stabilise the exposed limestone cliffs of the historic Headland and create a robust sea defence. Through this scheme, upper and lower promenades were built, including an amphitheatre venue. The amphitheatre is named after a famous limestone formation, resembling an elephant, that once stood on the foreshore.....
  • Owner

    Institution of Civil Engineers
  • Source

    Local (Co-Curate)
  • License

    What does this mean? Unknown license check permission to reuse
  • Further information

    Link: https://www.ice.org.uk/what-is-civil-engineering/infrastructure-projects/elephant-rock-event-space
    Resource type: Text/Website
    Added by: Simon Cotterill
    Last modified: 20 hours, 45 minutes ago
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    Picture Taken: Unknown
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