Willow Man, Outdoor sculpture near M5 motorway in Somerset, England
The Willow Man sculpture rises 40 feet tall with a 16-foot arm span, constructed from black maul willow withies over a steel frame.
South West Arts commissioned artist Serena de la Hey to create this sculpture in 2000, marking the beginning of the new millennium in Somerset.
The structure represents the rich tradition of willow cultivation and weaving in the Somerset Levels, where this material holds deep agricultural importance.
The sculpture stands beside the M5 motorway between junctions 23 and 24, visible to thousands of travelers passing through Bridgwater each day.
After an arson attack destroyed the original structure in 2001, the rebuilt version received protection from a 130-foot circular moat around its base.
Location: Somerset
Inception: 2000
Height: 1,200 cm
GPS coordinates: 51.15047,-2.98121
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:37
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