The Monster of Birch Wood
The Monster of Birch Wood
The Monster of Birch Wood
The Monster of Birch Wood
The Monster of Birch Wood
The Monster of Birch Wood
The Monster of Birch Wood
The Monster of Birch Wood
The Monster of Birch Wood
The Monster of Birch Wood
The Monster of Birch Wood
The Monster of Birch Wood
The Monster of Birch Wood
The Monster of Birch Wood
The Monster of Birch Wood
The Monster of Birch Wood

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Sculptural elements to each side of a bridge depicting a dragon-like monster, drawing on a local myth of the monster of Birch Wood and historical references of a Viking longboat and Roman influences.
Title

The Monster of Birch Wood

Date

2002–2003

Medium

Corten steel

Measurements

H 210 x W 360 x D 60 cm

Accession number

S62_SP_S232

Acquisition method

commissioned by Rotherham MBC as part of the Fuelling a Revolution project

Work type

Street furniture

Owner

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Custodian

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

November 2002

Access

at all times

Inscription description

BIRCH WOOD BRIDGE / DESIGNED BY JASON THOMSON / AND THE CHILDREN OF / RAWMARSH THOROGATE JUNIOR / AND INFANT PRIMARY SCHOOL / NOVEMBER 2002

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Located at

Hague Ave, Rawmarsh

S62 7PP

Access from footpath between 158 and 160 Hague Avenue; turn left then 100 yards to the bridge.