A 20ft wooden sculpture that was made to commemorate Norfolk’s whaling industry is set to be replaced. The landmark at Harding’s Pits in South Lynn has fallen into disrepair after 20 years of weather, vandalism and rot. Following a fundraising campaign, plans have now been approved to replace the sculpture with a new steel design that includes a sheltered bench for people to sit on. The Harding’s Pits Community Association (HPCA) has been the driving force behind the replacement, and it will be one of a number of changes coming to the area this year, which was once the heart of the area’s whal…