Public Monument and Sculpture Association National Recording Project
The Grove Photograph
Region ID | AH | |
Work ID | 502 | |
Manual Reference | BRIDGEND010 | |
Type | Sculpture | |
Title | The Grove | |
Sculptor | Heeney, Gwen | |
Date of design | 1995 | |
Year of unveiling | 1995 | |
Unveiling details | 1995 | |
Road | B4564 | |
Precise Location | On common land near main road in centre of village | |
A to Z Ref | ||
OS Ref | SS978887 | |
Postcode | ||
Work is | Extant | |
Listing Status | Not listed | |
Duty of Care | ||
Commissioned by | BBC Wales | |
Notes | ||
Long low red brick serpent/bird creature with three 'arms' extending out from central point; each with a different carved head (possibly a horse, snake and bird?). Three carved faces around centre of work which also incorporates seating. | ||
The work was commissioned by BBC Wales for 'The Slate' - a documentary called 'The Commission' about the community of a small town in the Welsh Valleys choosing a public sculpture. 'The Grove' was sponsored by Ibstock Brick; Cattybrook Bristol and the Ford Motor Company. | ||
circa | ||
raw year | 1995 | |
Condition | Good | |
At risk | No known risk | |
Inscriptions | ||
Signatures | ||
Elements
Element Details
Part of work | Material | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
The Grove | Red brick | Height varies between 38-94cm |
Assessment of Condition
Surface Character
Detail | Comment |
|---|---|
No damage | Good condition |
Structural Condition
Structural Condition | Comment |
|---|---|
Broken, missing parts | Upper part of one of heads missing. Otherwise in good condition |
Vandalism
Vandalism | Comment |
|---|---|
None | |
