I have just been informed about this new Three Hares sculpture in this lovely wooden archway in Banbury in Oxfordshire, this is created by Philip Bews & Diane Gorvin. Here is a bit about it :- This is the second standalone sculpture of the 'Settlement' series, on ground overlying a deserted medieval village. Green oak boughs form a 'Cruck Arch' with a medieval woman's head at the apex. Three bronze hares are fixed into the arch beams and there are two carved bird corbels. On the collar beam is a quote from the Banbury Shepherd and a bronze shoe which historically was incorporated into buildings for good fortune. On the main arch boughs is carved the orientation – W. Two collars around the arch supports feature medieval tile patterns. The arch links to seating with a cat and mouse carved into the post and seat back. On the back of the seat is a carved relief showing medieval pottery, ale, cakes and Banbury cheese.
This brilliant image is certainly spreading, and will soon be as prolific as these wonderful animals!
