Red Kites Sculpture

Red Kites Sculpture, roundabout A355 and A404, Amersham

Landmark, art work or way finder

Assets whose form and function are readily visible, but which are not Buildings. This category includes signage and works of art such as murals and statues.

Asset type

Red kites Sculpture

Age

Post 2014

Architectural and Artistic Interest

Designed in collaboration with Amersham Town Council working with the Artist/blacksmith Nicholas Packham ‘life-size’ sculpture of 5 Red Kite birds installed on one of the main approach roundabouts to Amersham town centre and to be a long term memorial to James Phillips which enhances public space which was the subject most dear to his heart. James Philips was 27 years old when he died on 21st September 2014 running a half marathon in Reigate Surrey. James like his father was an architect. He attended middle school in the Chalfonts and then Dr Challoner's Grammar School in Amersham. http://www.jamesphillipsfoundation.com/priestwoods-infant-school-1

Landmark Status

This sculpture forms a land mark on the approach to Amersham from Chalfont St Giles.

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20 Mar 2023