The Hampshire Jubilee Sculpture, Winchester, southern England
According to Hampshire County Council’s website:
“Inspired by Winchester’s Castle and Cathedral and Hampshire’s rich natural resources, this sculpture is a meeting place with a timeless quality.
The segments in the outer circle form a Round Table. One half, decorated with fleurs-de-lys and castles, symbolises the reign of Edward I and Eleanor of Castile, during which time the Round Table was probably made. The other half illustrates religious presences using arches and arcades. The words relate to fundamental and continuous aspects of society; religion, prosperity and royal governance.
The flowing design in the centre circle recalls the wet lands around Winchester Cathedral. The focal point, a large stone ‘Throne’ surrounded by three guardian figures, reflects Winchester’s position as a traditional home to monarchs and bishops.
The ‘Alfred’ stone, with its Celtic design influences, symbolises ancient days and embodies the great King’s dedication to art, religion and defence of the realm.
The ‘Mitre’ stone represents the authority and influence of the Christian Church.
The ‘Overflow’ stone refers to the rich resources of Hampshire that assisted the early growth of this country and which continue today.
The three ‘Moot Horns’, used in ancient times to call people together at a meeting place or Moot, celebrate 50 years since HM Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation. Interwoven round the ‘Throne’ are three of Hampshire’s rivers, sources of life and symbols of continuity.
The work is by Rachel Fenner, a local sculptor. She has used Massangis Jaune, a hard french limestone, for the main elements and her palette of colours for the mosaics was influenced by medieval manuscripts.”
The Jubilee Sculpture stands outside the modern Law Courts in Winchester, just below the ruins of the great medieval castle.
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