A MAGNIFICENT new sculpture has been officially unveiled at Stover Country Park following months of planning and construction.
It has been designed to represent the historic image of a horse and carriage travelling down the former Carriage Drive towards Stover House – which is now Stover School.
The sculpture was commissioned by the Friends of Stover Country Park, and the installation has been funded by the Co-op Local Community Fund.
Trustee of the Friends Emily Farrell said: “We are absolutely thrilled with the beautiful horse and carriage that the talented Nick Mussell of The Tanglewood Project has created.
"We hope visitors will enjoy using their imaginations to take a ride down the Carriage Drive. We’d like to thank all those Co-op shoppers who kindly donated to the Project through the Co-op Local Community Fund.”
Richard Walton, Devon County Council Public Rights of Way and Country Parks Manager, said: “This beautiful sculpture is a fantastic new addition to Stover Country Park, which we’re sure will be hugely enjoyed and appreciated by visitors.
"Thanks to the Friends of Stover Country Park, Liverton Co-op and Nick Mussell of The Tanglewood Project for funding and creating this brilliant piece.
"It’s fantastic to see materials from the Park being created into a horse and carriage for everyone to enjoy.”
Members of the public are asked to enjoy sitting in the carriage, but to not climb on the horse.