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Shore Road, NEWTOWNABBEY, BT37 9RT

Approaching the Station Road roundabout with its distinctive obelisk/sculpture (see Image]).

The monument at the roundabout linking the A2 to the Shore Road. This depicts the monks pointed hat in blue (Whiteabbey) and the white arrows the sails of a yacht.

Vehicles approaching Whiteabbey Roundabout.

See Image The white heat of thingamajig technology is moving quickly. This MKII version is on the Station Road roundabout, at Whiteabbey, on the Belfast – Carrickfergus road.

A sunnier look at the sculpture previously seen in Image For the record it is described in the Newtownabbey Borough Council website as “Designed as part of an ongoing environmental improvement scheme, the sculpture aims to create a sense of place when entering Whiteabbey. The landmark sculpture represents the famous maritime heritage of Whiteabbey and is also inspired by the monks who wore white robes at the local abbey. Blue was chosen for the beacon colour as it is commonly used to signify truth and security. The wind vanes show the changing wind direction which would have been important to shipping and sailing. Designed by the Landscape designer and Sculptor Stephen Todd who was responsible for landmark sculptures in Coleraine, Manchester and York. He has also been commissioned to create a landmark in Dubai.”

The cycle path which runs to Belfast city centre six miles down the coast.

The coastal path at Whiteabbey, part of National Cycle Route 93.

Accommodation bridge, across the Belfast – Londonderry/Larne railway, to the south of Whiteabbey station. The yellow object, towards the lower left, is milepost 3¾.

S.S. Logan's, car showrooms near the roundabout on the Shore Road, Whiteabbey.

Image made from an overbridge at Station Road Whiteabbey, looking towards Belfast. The bridge in the distance is a pedestrian bridge. The A2 Shore Road to Belfast runs parallel to the railway line, and the Hi-rise flats are located at Rush Park.