A Neptune of ashes
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A Neptune of ashes
Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 14 Sep 2008
This imposing (if not alarming) statue of Neptune stands in the grounds of the Kingswood museum - at 9m (30ft)! It is now missing both arms, a trident and a few other smaller pieces, but retains its original features. Known locally as the ‘Warmley giant’ it was part of the small landscaped gardens and stream at Warmley - the grounds owned by William Champion (1709–1789). He was one of the pioneers of metallurgy, particularly in Zinc smelting and brassworking. Descended from the Champion family that worked with Abraham Darby, William set up the Bristol Brass Company and foundries in the area. Neptune is in fact made with cement and decorated with black clinker from Champion’s works.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.453558
Longitude
-2.47991