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Teessaurus Park & River Tees (Reverse)
Middlesbrough, TS2 1QE
Explore the much-loved Teessaurus Park on the banks of the River Tees, along with a riverside walk in the former Ironmasters District.
Begin your trail at the Teessaurus Park car park.
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Tyrannosaurus
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Begin your trail at the Teessaurus Park car park. Take the path to the right and look for an information board near the tall Tyrannosaurus sculpture.
Walk closer to this point to reveal a question.
From nose to tail a Tyrannosaurus measured the same length as what vehicle? (one word)
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The original 'Teessaurus' sculpture attracted crowds as it was transported through Middlesbrougn in 1979 on its wat to it;s current spot. Photo credit: Teesside Archives
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Stegosaurus
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Continue walking along the path and look for a Stegosaurus sculpture.
Find the 'fun facts' information board nearby. Stegosaurus only ate plants, what is the word used to describe their diet? (one word)
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This park and the surrounding areas were once known as the Ironmasters District. The photo shows Newport Ironworks (built 1874). The furnaces in the picture would have towered 80 feet / 24 metres above you.
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Ornate Bench
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Continue following the path beyond the Stegosaurus and look for a semi-circular ornate bench near the river.
Find a nearby signpost with directions along the English Coast Path. Whitch lbridge spanning the Tees is 1.5 miles away? (two word)
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Stone Carving
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Turn right and follow the path, keeping the river to your left. This path leads a short distance to reveal an impressive view of the Transporter Bridge. Near the end of the path look for a stone plaque in the floor positioned by the trees between the river and the path
The stone carving states "Sail to the sea. Swim to the source"? How many times is the word 'sea' carved into the plaque? (one word)
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During the construction of a new business park in 2019 a series of 19th century brick structures were uncovered, associated with the former ironworks. Photo credit: Evening Gazette
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The Ironmasters District
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Turn around and follow the path beyond Teessaurus Park, this time keeping the river to your right. Keep following the riverside footpath round the curve of the river and look for an information board near a junction titled 'The Ironmasters District'.
What was built along the riverbank for mooring and loading slag hoppers/barges? (two words)
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Did you know that some of the land in the Ironmasters District was reclaimed from the river, and then built up to form level land to build on? The River Tees has been extensively modified since the founding of Middlesbrough.
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The River Tees
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Continue walking along the footpath, keeping the River Tees to your right. After a few-hundred metres look for a similar information board titled 'The River Tees'.
In 1830 which 'cut' was made to the River Tees? (one word)
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The riverside footpath you are walking along forms part of the popular '8 Bridges Way' walking and cycling route. The path runs from Stockton town centre to the Transporter Bridge in Middlesbrough. It's definitely worth completing one day... when you're not playing Huntee of course :).
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Triceratops
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Turn around and return to Teessaurus Park. Climb to the top of the hill and join the family of Triceratops.
Find the 'fun facts' information board nearby. Triceratops had horns anda bony 'what' on their head to fight off attacks? (one word)
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Did you know that the adult Triceratops is the sculpture called 'Teessaurus'? This was the first sculpture commissioned, the baby triceratops and other dinosaurs were added din the years following.
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Brachiosaurus
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Face the car park and head down the hill to the right-hand side, then walk to a tall Brachiosaurus sculpture at the bottom.
Find the 'fun facts' information board nearby. Brachiosaurus weighed about the same as how many cars?
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The River Tees has long been a source of inspiration for folklore. The once-featured Sockburn Worm (wyvern / serpent) was rumoured to dwell near Croft where the river meanders into almost a full loop. The beast is said to have been defeated by Sir Conyers. Illustration: Anna Atkinson
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Brontosaurus
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Continue along the footpath on the right of the park, working your way back towards the car park. Look for a long Brontosaurus sculpture to the right of the footpath.
Find the 'fun facts' information board nearby. Archiologists thoguht a Brontosaurus would have sounded like 'what' when it walked? (one word)
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Woolly Mammoth
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Continue walking along the footpath until you reach a Woolly Mammoth sculpture.
Find the 'fun facts' information board nearby. The tusks of a Woolly Mammoth were how many metres long?
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