Sheep in Castlefield – Machester, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
N 53° 28.538 W 002° 15.205
30U E 549550 N 5925442
These sheep are located in Castlefield on the site of the old Roman fort.
Waymark Code: WMAT7A
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/21/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
Views: 3

There is a small park at Castlefield where the foundations of the old Roman fort can be seen. The statue is of 3 grazing sheep.

The design was originally entered into a competition in 1986 as a statue for peace. It was not the winning design but was still commissioned. The competition was because Manchester had just declared itself a nuclear free area, the first city in the world to do so.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Sheep

Figure Type: Animal

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Ted Roocroft

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1986

Materials used: Concrete and limestone on a slate plinth

Location: Castlefield off Liverpool Street

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