Bedford Castle Medieval Map Mosaic - The Embankment, Bedford, UK
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This modern mosaic forms a medieval map of Bedford town with enlarged illustrations of medieval life amongst the design.
Waymark Code: WM5456
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/08/2008
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The mosaic is described at the website below as a Drostle Project:
The area was substantially improved and restored in 2005 as the scheduled ancient monument of Bedford Castle was preserved.
'The focal piece for this restoration has been the commissioning of a large floor mosaic feature. Bedford Borough Council commissioned award winning British mosaic artist Gary Drostle to undertake the work exactly a year ago. Following careful historical research and community consultation Gary’s design for a large black and white mosaic was agreed and the careful task of cutting and hand placing the thousands of ceramic tiles began in Gary’s London studio.
The mosaics design features the medieval street plan of Bedford with illustrations of some of the important events such as the digging of the ‘Kings Ditch’ southern boundary by Edward The Elder and the Castle siege of 1224. This is surrounded by the Saxon design of two intertwined dragons inspired by a Saxon broach in the Bedford Museum.
Speaking after completing the final installation of the mosaic this week Gary said “I am very excited with the positive response from members of the public while I have been here installing the artwork. Local people have shown a real enthusiasm for the mosaic and welcome the creation of a new and beautiful landmark for the town.
The mosaic can be seen in the public park in front of the earthworks for the castle mound on The Embankment in Bedford.'
Specific visit requirements:
Free with access to all at ground level near The Swan Hotel.
Address:
The Embankment
Bedford, Bedfordshire United Kingdom
MK40 1RW
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