Atlas
Atlas
Atlas
Atlas
Atlas
Atlas
Atlas
Atlas
Atlas
Atlas
Atlas

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A contemporary representation of Atlas holding up the Earth was designed for an area of wasteland adjacent to the old Atlas Works site in Earls Colne. Two benches were also designed for the area and represent chaff cutter that used to be produced by the Atlas factory.
Title

Atlas

Date

2006

Medium

mild steel

Measurements

H 500 x W (?) x D (?) cm

Accession number

CO6_TJ_S221

Acquisition method

commissioned by Braintree District Council, Earls Colne Parish Council, George Wimpey Limited and East Anglian Renovations

Work type

Sculpture

Owner

Earls Colne Parish Council

Custodian

Earls Colne Parish Council

Work status

extant

Access

at all times

Access note

Park opening times apply, but easily viewed from adjacent road.

Inscription description

on benches: 1825 - 1988 / ATLAS WORKS

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Located at

Massingham Drive, Earls Colne

CO6 2ST

Located in a green square area adjacent to the junction with Nonacourt Way.