While the other early contributors saw their work remain in the forest for decades, of Turnell's output only 'The Eye' lasted for any meaningful amount of time. Because of this, his importance in the establishment of Grizedale as a centre for outdoor art is easily overlooked. To do so would be a mistake, however, since he produced several pieces which demonstrated to the local population, as well as the foresters, that sculpture in the forest can be done in a way that is non-invasive, using materials gathered locally. Turnell said as much in 'A Sense Of Place':

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"The wettest summer I've known meant the organisation of a roofed outdoor studio with gantry. Two possibilities seemed to exist. One; to work on site moving a structure to a location in the forest, or bring the wood to a fixed site. I used the second method."

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'Beech Watch' was situated at the bottom of Bogle Crag, not far from the car park, the lump of concrete at the base being the only remaining trace of its existence, although even that is now gone.

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Also by this artist:

Forest Flight 1978

The Rider 1978

Sawrey Bank Watch 1978

The Eye 1984

Wall Relief 1984