The River Guardian - Staines-upon-Thames, United Kingdom
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member denben
N 51° 25.977 W 000° 30.921
30U E 672707 N 5700901
The River Guardian by British artist Simon Buchanan stands along the Thames Path at the confluence of the rivers Thames and Colne in Staines-upon-Thames.
Waymark Code: WMK6BD
Location: South East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/19/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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The River Guardian is carved out of Portland limestone and it is a stylised representation of a heron. It represents the river and is a benign marker for river traffic and pedestrians. It stands on a tall pedestal and is facing the River Thames. (visit link)
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The River Guardian

Figure Type: Animal

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Simon Buchanan

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: Unknown

Materials used: Portland stone

Location: Along the Thames Path at the confluence of the rivers Thames and Colne

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