Ammonite Fossils - Wakefield, UK
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These large sculptures of ammonite fossils were erected on the corner of George Street and Rodney Yard as part of a community art project.
Waymark Code: WM17DV9
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/03/2023
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Reliefs depicting ammonite fossils are carved on two rough-hewn slabs, one upright and one prone, adjoined at the base of the upright. The sculpture stands in a circular seating area.
The sculpture was commissioned by Wakefield and District Housing to provide a community facility for nearby apartments. It is Situated in a small corner site there are also benches for seating.
In a timescale of maybe 6 months to create, the sculpture recreates millions of years of nature's work.
Artist: Dan Jones and Students of Wakefield City Academy
Placement Date: 2011
Website: [Web Link]
Type of Object: Ammonite Fossils
Location: Corner of George Street and Rodney Yard, Wakefield
Material: Stone
Title: Not listed
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