Roman Helmet
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A sculpture of a giant Roman helmet which marks the start / end of the Offa's Dyke, a long distance path.
Waymark Code: WM9CW3
Location: North Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/02/2010
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Designed and built by the people who created props for the Oscar-winning Wallace and Gromit films this helmet measures 3.5 meters wide and is 1.5 meters tall.
It marks the start / end of "Offa's Dyke", a 177 mile path which is in the top rank of Britain's walking routes. It was inspired by Prestatyn's Roman history and was created to enforce the towns identity while making a fun statement.
Title: The Roman helmet
Artist: Cod Steaks
Placement Date: 15th May 2009
Type of Object: Roman helmet
Location: Public Gardens
Material: Stainless Steel
Website: Not listed
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