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Eights Tree
Eights Tree
Eights Tree
Eights Tree
Eights Tree
Eights Tree
Eights Tree
Eights Tree
Eights Tree
Eights Tree
Eights Tree
Eights Tree
Eights Tree

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A representation of a racing rowing boat set vertically into the ground, with eight oarsmen (facing downwards) and their oars, and the coxswain (facing upwards).
Title

Eights Tree

Date

2001

Medium

steel

Measurements

H 1200 x W (?) x D (?) cm

Accession number

KT8_ML_S084

Acquisition method

commissioned by the RC Sherriff Rosebriars Trust; funded by Sustrans

Work type

Sculpture

Owner

The RC Sherriff Rosebriars Trust

Custodian

The RC Sherriff Rosebriars Trust

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

19th May 2001

Access

at all times

Inscription description

inscribed on a metal plaque set into the ground at the foot of the piece: The Eights Tree / by Ray Smith / dedicated to the memory of / R. C. Sherriff / playwright, keen oarsman, and benefactor of the arts in Elmbridge / Officially launched on 19th May 2001 by / Olympic Gold Medal winning oarsman Jonny Searle / commissioned by The R C Sherriff Rosebriars Trust

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Located at

Graburn Way, East Moseley

KT8 9BF

Located on the east of Graburn Way as it meets the river.