Ancient Mariner Bronze sculpture based on Coleridge's poem at Watchet; Landmark in Watchet Devon, England, UK

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The statue of the Ancient Mariner at Watchet, Somerset, England. The statue was unveiled in September 2003, as a tribute to Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The sculptor was Alan B Herriot of Penicuik, Scotland. Coleridge lived in the nearby village of Nether Stowey, about 10 miles from this statue. In 1797, while on a walking tour, Coleridge visited Watchet. On seeing the harbour, it is believed he was inspired to compose The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

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Size: 3455px × 5184px
Location: Watchet Devon, England, UK
Photo credit: © MediaWorldImages / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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